Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Thailand is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 171 ฿ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 307 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231 ฿ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 160 | - 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 70 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 88 ฿ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 47 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 289 ฿ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 94 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 66 ฿ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 50 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 35 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 554 ฿ (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 280 | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 43 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 36 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 76 ฿ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 40% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Thailand is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 36,424 ฿ (Mex$ 16,988) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,210 ฿ (Mex$ 9,426) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 ฿ (Mex$ 1,866) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,293 ฿ (Mex$ 9,931) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,619 ฿ (Mex$ 5,419) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,702 ฿ (Mex$ 794) | Mex$ 888 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 457 ฿ (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 432 | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,007 ฿ (Mex$ 3,268) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,759 ฿ (Mex$ 1,287) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 189 ฿ (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 115 | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 333 ฿ (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 119 | + 30% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Mex$ 925) | Mex$ 979 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,302 ฿ (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 692 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,031 ฿ (Mex$ 1,414) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,056 ฿ (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 30% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Thailand is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,308,880 ฿ (Mex$ 610,478) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,406 ฿ (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 583 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Thailand is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 ฿ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 93 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 165 ฿ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 218 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,004 ฿ (Mex$ 468) | Mex$ 696 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 79 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 129 ฿ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 63 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 156 ฿ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 69 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 70 ฿ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 34 | - 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 255 ฿ (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 260 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Thailand is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 705 ฿ (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 396 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 441 ฿ (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 164 | + 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,543 ฿ (Mex$ 2,119) | Mex$ 829 | + 156% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,170 ฿ (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 904 | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 334 ฿ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 179 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 81 | - 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 115 ฿ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 49 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Mex$ 13,794) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Mex$ 0.73) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,855 ฿ (Mex$ 865) | Mex$ 888 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146 ฿ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 74 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
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