Cost of Living Comparison Between Thailand and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 2.3% higher than in Thailand (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 5.6% higher than in Thailand | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 17.3% higher than in Thailand | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 65.7% higher than in Thailand | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 5.2% lower than in Thailand | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 1.5% higher than in Thailand | |
Restaurants | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
100.00 ฿ (60.65 MXN) |
329.74 ฿ (200.00 MXN) |
+229.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
900.00 ฿ (545.88 MXN) |
1,318.98 ฿ (800.00 MXN) |
+46.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
200.00 ฿ (121.31 MXN) |
247.31 ฿ (150.00 MXN) |
+23.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
70.00 ฿ (42.46 MXN) |
74.19 ฿ (45.00 MXN) |
+6.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
120.00 ฿ (72.78 MXN) |
131.90 ฿ (80.00 MXN) |
+9.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
68.87 ฿ (41.77 MXN) |
101.04 ฿ (61.28 MXN) |
+46.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
22.40 ฿ (13.59 MXN) |
38.92 ฿ (23.61 MXN) |
+73.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
11.06 ฿ (6.71 MXN) |
28.64 ฿ (17.37 MXN) |
+159.0 % |
Markets | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
223.58 ฿ (135.61 MXN) |
174.28 ฿ (105.71 MXN) |
-22.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
41.20 ฿ (24.99 MXN) |
73.09 ฿ (44.33 MXN) |
+77.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
19.30 ฿ (11.70 MXN) |
24.33 ฿ (14.76 MXN) |
+26.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
70.17 ฿ (42.56 MXN) |
74.15 ฿ (44.97 MXN) |
+5.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
267.95 ฿ (162.52 MXN) |
121.70 ฿ (73.81 MXN) |
-54.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
42.41 ฿ (25.72 MXN) |
108.64 ฿ (65.89 MXN) |
+156.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
153.68 ฿ (93.21 MXN) |
152.20 ฿ (92.31 MXN) |
-1.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
43.40 ฿ (26.32 MXN) |
38.75 ฿ (23.50 MXN) |
-10.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
19.67 ฿ (11.93 MXN) |
19.95 ฿ (12.10 MXN) |
+1.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
30.60 ฿ (18.56 MXN) |
25.45 ฿ (15.44 MXN) |
-16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
24.06 ฿ (14.60 MXN) |
25.39 ฿ (15.40 MXN) |
+5.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
22.76 ฿ (13.80 MXN) |
27.98 ฿ (16.97 MXN) |
+22.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
19.20 ฿ (11.64 MXN) |
26.38 ฿ (16.00 MXN) |
+37.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
37.09 ฿ (22.50 MXN) |
39.57 ฿ (24.00 MXN) |
+6.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
16.84 ฿ (10.21 MXN) |
30.65 ฿ (18.59 MXN) |
+82.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
600.00 ฿ (363.92 MXN) |
329.74 ฿ (200.00 MXN) |
-45.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
58.45 ฿ (35.45 MXN) |
48.49 ฿ (29.41 MXN) |
-17.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
99.04 ฿ (60.07 MXN) |
88.56 ฿ (53.71 MXN) |
-10.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
142.00 ฿ (86.13 MXN) |
131.90 ฿ (80.00 MXN) |
-7.1 % |
Transportation | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 ฿ (18.20 MXN) |
19.78 ฿ (12.00 MXN) |
-34.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,152.50 ฿ (699.03 MXN) |
824.36 ฿ (500.00 MXN) |
-28.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
35.00 ฿ (21.23 MXN) |
82.44 ฿ (50.00 MXN) |
+135.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
64.37 ฿ (39.04 MXN) |
106.13 ฿ (64.37 MXN) |
+64.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
200.00 ฿ (121.31 MXN) |
308.61 ฿ (187.18 MXN) |
+54.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
157.03 ฿ (95.24 MXN) |
152.09 ฿ (92.25 MXN) |
-3.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
952,500.00 ฿ (577,719.70 MXN) |
659,481.12 ฿ (399,995.00 MXN) |
-30.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
924,236.05 ฿ (560,576.77 MXN) |
713,245.39 ฿ (432,604.63 MXN) |
-22.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,615.50 ฿ (1,586.38 MXN) |
2,011.84 ฿ (1,220.24 MXN) |
-23.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
455.47 ฿ (276.26 MXN) |
728.16 ฿ (441.65 MXN) |
+59.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
570.67 ฿ (346.13 MXN) |
885.19 ฿ (536.90 MXN) |
+55.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,607.31 ฿ (974.88 MXN) |
1,104.35 ฿ (669.82 MXN) |
-31.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
329.66 ฿ (199.95 MXN) |
573.80 ฿ (348.03 MXN) |
+74.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
240.00 ฿ (145.57 MXN) |
148.39 ฿ (90.00 MXN) |
-38.2 % |
Childcare | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
13,541.89 ฿ (8,213.56 MXN) |
7,700.90 ฿ (4,670.83 MXN) |
-43.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
415,578.29 ฿ (252,060.64 MXN) |
170,370.37 ฿ (103,334.72 MXN) |
-59.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,512.18 ฿ (917.18 MXN) |
1,676.48 ฿ (1,016.84 MXN) |
+10.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,082.81 ฿ (656.76 MXN) |
1,253.72 ฿ (760.42 MXN) |
+15.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,040.41 ฿ (1,844.10 MXN) |
2,874.15 ฿ (1,743.26 MXN) |
-5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
2,425.00 ฿ (1,470.83 MXN) |
2,724.28 ฿ (1,652.35 MXN) |
+12.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
16,108.59 ฿ (9,770.34 MXN) |
20,282.28 ฿ (12,301.81 MXN) |
+25.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
8,755.80 ฿ (5,310.65 MXN) |
14,095.58 ฿ (8,549.39 MXN) |
+61.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
38,329.10 ฿ (23,247.74 MXN) |
38,912.86 ฿ (23,601.81 MXN) |
+1.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
22,162.55 ฿ (13,442.25 MXN) |
26,846.77 ฿ (16,283.37 MXN) |
+21.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
12,794.65 ฿ (7,760.34 MXN) |
5,834.83 ฿ (3,539.00 MXN) |
-54.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
6,735.60 ฿ (4,085.35 MXN) |
3,950.68 ฿ (2,396.20 MXN) |
-41.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Thailand Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
20,779.57 ฿ (12,603.43 MXN) |
22,266.27 ฿ (13,505.16 MXN) |
+7.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.80 | 11.42 | +96.8 % |
| Last update: | January 2025 | January 2025 | |
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