- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 196 ฿ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 119 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 166 ฿ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 94 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 ฿ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 66 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 20 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 515 ฿ (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 62 | + 413% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 54 ฿ (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 38 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 36 ฿ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 523 ฿ (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 223 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 28 ฿ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,019 ฿ (Mex$ 24,137) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 21,305 ฿ (Mex$ 13,179) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,191 ฿ (Mex$ 1,355) | Mex$ 1,590 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,579 ฿ (Mex$ 11,493) | Mex$ 11,938 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,256 ฿ (Mex$ 6,963) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,383 ฿ (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 1,354 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 407 ฿ (Mex$ 252) | Mex$ 381 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,953 ฿ (Mex$ 6,157) | Mex$ 8,039 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,719 ฿ (Mex$ 1,063) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 126 ฿ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 105 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 201 ฿ (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 87 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,775 ฿ (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 811 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 944 ฿ (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 667 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (Mex$ 1,454) | Mex$ 1,489 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,704 ฿ (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 972,872 ฿ (Mex$ 601,827) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 914 ฿ (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 464 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63 ฿ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 75 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 127 ฿ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 189 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 673 ฿ (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 548 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 83 ฿ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 70 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80 ฿ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 48 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 ฿ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 54 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 27 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 217 ฿ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 124 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 510 ฿ (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 378 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 379 ฿ (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 136 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,345 ฿ (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 952 ฿ (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 742 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 157 ฿ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 103 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 84 ฿ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 54 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 44 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,126 ฿ (Mex$ 8,120) | Mex$ 10,278 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 4.45 ฿ (Mex$ 2.75) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,170 ฿ (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 724 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 81 ฿ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 52 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,073 prices entered by 1,503 different people.
Cost of living in Thailand is 8% more expensive than in Mexico
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