Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 211 ฿ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 175 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 183 ฿ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 110 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 67 ฿ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 55 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 ฿ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 33 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 291 ฿ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 68 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 40 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 49 ฿ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 23 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 22 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 770 ฿ (Mex$ 544) | Mex$ 224 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 20 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 41,466 ฿ (Mex$ 29,269) | Mex$ 18,839 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 23,195 ฿ (Mex$ 16,372) | Mex$ 8,676 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,273 ฿ (Mex$ 1,605) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 23,379 ฿ (Mex$ 16,502) | Mex$ 10,924 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,241 ฿ (Mex$ 7,935) | Mex$ 5,644 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,147 ฿ (Mex$ 810) | Mex$ 856 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 509 ฿ (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 378 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,122 ฿ (Mex$ 7,144) | Mex$ 7,492 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,372 ฿ (Mex$ 1,675) | Mex$ 1,937 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 182 ฿ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 100 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 158 ฿ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 84 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,407 ฿ (Mex$ 993) | Mex$ 841 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,124 ฿ (Mex$ 793) | Mex$ 618 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,660 ฿ (Mex$ 1,878) | Mex$ 1,519 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,122 ฿ (Mex$ 1,498) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 78% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,224,380 ฿ (Mex$ 864,243) | Mex$ 316,173 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,151 ฿ (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 497 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 147 ฿ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 82 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 221 ฿ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 200 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 868 ฿ (Mex$ 613) | Mex$ 541 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 222 ฿ (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 70 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 91 ฿ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 48 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 106 ฿ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 56 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 47 ฿ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 29 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 60 ฿ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 224 ฿ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 186 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 623 ฿ (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 347 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 403 ฿ (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 139 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,987 ฿ (Mex$ 2,814) | Mex$ 966 | + 191% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,655 ฿ (Mex$ 1,168) | Mex$ 660 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 305 ฿ (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 113 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 119 ฿ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 61 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 109 ฿ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 40 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,930 ฿ (Mex$ 10,538) | Mex$ 9,614 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.60 ฿ (Mex$ 1.84) | Mex$ 1.91 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,989 ฿ (Mex$ 1,404) | Mex$ 889 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 128 ฿ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 57 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 45% more expensive than in Mexico
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