Cost of living in Thailand compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 111 ฿ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 262 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 215 ฿ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 148 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 56 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 67 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 26 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 87 ฿ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 45 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 294 ฿ (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 85 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 99 ฿ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 48 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 32 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 28 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 716 ฿ (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 258 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 59 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Thailand is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 60,737 ฿ (Mex$ 30,320) | Mex$ 19,838 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 29,581 ฿ (Mex$ 14,767) | Mex$ 10,410 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,947 ฿ (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 1,053 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 21,527 ฿ (Mex$ 10,746) | Mex$ 12,632 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,149 ฿ (Mex$ 5,066) | Mex$ 6,593 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,729 ฿ (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 723 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 533 ฿ (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 401 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,707 ฿ (Mex$ 5,345) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,396 ฿ (Mex$ 1,196) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 206 ฿ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 114 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 285 ฿ (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 127 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Thailand is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,983 ฿ (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 970 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,259 ฿ (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 756 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,982 ฿ (Mex$ 1,489) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,336 ฿ (Mex$ 1,665) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Thailand is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,018,180 ฿ (Mex$ 508,268) | Mex$ 384,370 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 41 ฿ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,292 ฿ (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 571 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Thailand is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 64 ฿ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 89 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 158 ฿ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 198 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 889 ฿ (Mex$ 444) | Mex$ 598 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 151 ฿ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 74 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 ฿ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 60 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 140 ฿ (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 68 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 ฿ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 36 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 71 ฿ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 221 ฿ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 237 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Thailand | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 730 ฿ (Mex$ 365) | Mex$ 358 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 538 ฿ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 156 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,508 ฿ (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 723 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,060 ฿ (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 768 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 ฿ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 161 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 81 ฿ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 79 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 83 ฿ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 46 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 29,575 ฿ (Mex$ 14,764) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.57 ฿ (Mex$ 0.78) | Mex$ 2.24 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,942 ฿ (Mex$ 969) | Mex$ 882 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 151 ฿ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 78 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Thailand is 5% cheaper than in Mexico
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