- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 208 ฿ (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 119 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 196 ฿ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 95 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 64 ฿ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 65 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 19 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 397 ฿ (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 61 | + 282% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 37 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 44 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 685 ฿ (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 223 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 50 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 42,036 ฿ (Mex$ 24,774) | Mex$ 19,440 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,017 ฿ (Mex$ 13,565) | Mex$ 10,001 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,954 ฿ (Mex$ 1,741) | Mex$ 1,594 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 19,872 ฿ (Mex$ 11,711) | Mex$ 11,317 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,909 ฿ (Mex$ 6,429) | Mex$ 6,408 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,811 ฿ (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 1,572 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 498 ฿ (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 381 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 12,511 ฿ (Mex$ 7,374) | Mex$ 8,142 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,332 ฿ (Mex$ 1,375) | Mex$ 2,029 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177 ฿ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 102 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 ฿ (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 79 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,276 ฿ (Mex$ 1,341) | Mex$ 800 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,682 ฿ (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 653 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,245 ฿ (Mex$ 1,912) | Mex$ 1,475 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,115 ฿ (Mex$ 1,836) | Mex$ 1,286 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,643,050 ฿ (Mex$ 968,337) | Mex$ 310,623 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,380 ฿ (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 463 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 163 ฿ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 173 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 821 ฿ (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 532 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 134 ฿ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 68 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 85 ฿ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 48 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 105 ฿ (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 52 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 51 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 58 ฿ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 250 ฿ (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 121 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 645 ฿ (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 379 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 378 ฿ (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 136 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,800 ฿ (Mex$ 1,061) | Mex$ 1,169 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,438 ฿ (Mex$ 848) | Mex$ 732 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 212 ฿ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 102 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 102 ฿ (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 55 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 100 ฿ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 44 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 17,162 ฿ (Mex$ 10,114) | Mex$ 10,330 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5.51 ฿ (Mex$ 3.25) | Mex$ 2.15 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,966 ฿ (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 719 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 120 ฿ (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 52 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,344 prices entered by 1,499 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 35% more expensive than in Mexico
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