Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 175 ฿ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 225 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 206 ฿ (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 121 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 54 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 ฿ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 70 ฿ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 35 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 ฿ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 380 ฿ (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 69 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 41 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 722 ฿ (Mex$ 458) | Mex$ 225 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,829 ฿ (Mex$ 20,805) | Mex$ 19,064 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,616 ฿ (Mex$ 9,897) | Mex$ 8,567 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,207 ฿ (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 965 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,020 ฿ (Mex$ 12,054) | Mex$ 10,122 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,318 ฿ (Mex$ 6,539) | Mex$ 5,194 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,079 ฿ (Mex$ 684) | Mex$ 683 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 520 ฿ (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 384 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,571 ฿ (Mex$ 6,065) | Mex$ 6,628 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,782 ฿ (Mex$ 1,129) | Mex$ 2,060 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 ฿ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 98 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 198 ฿ (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 93 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,437 ฿ (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 855 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,356 ฿ (Mex$ 859) | Mex$ 666 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,270 ฿ (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 1,518 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,001 ฿ (Mex$ 1,268) | Mex$ 1,136 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 870,859 ฿ (Mex$ 551,905) | Mex$ 360,069 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 ฿ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,172 ฿ (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 554 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 75 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225 ฿ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 190 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 866 ฿ (Mex$ 549) | Mex$ 547 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145 ฿ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 78 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 71 ฿ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 49 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 124 ฿ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 57 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 31 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 265 ฿ (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 181 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 286 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 339 ฿ (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 149 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,336 ฿ (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 792 | + 167% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,415 ฿ (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 670 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 259 ฿ (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 123 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 107 ฿ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 71 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 97 ฿ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 40 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,363 ฿ (Mex$ 11,004) | Mex$ 11,223 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 ฿ (Mex$ 1.27) | Mex$ 3.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,729 ฿ (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 962 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 118 ฿ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 62 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Thailand is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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