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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Thailand

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.22 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Thailand.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.24 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mexico and 2.68 EUR (2.99 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in Mexico.

2.24 EUR
2.68 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.16 EUR (1.29 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.36 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in Mexico.

1.16 EUR
1.21 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.63 EUR (9.63 USD) in Mexico and 12.46 EUR (13.91 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in Mexico.

8.63 EUR
12.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.12 EUR (11.3 USD) in Mexico and 18.82 EUR (21 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Mexico.

10.12 EUR
18.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.86 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mexico and 2.91 EUR (3.25 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Thailand.

5.86 EUR
2.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.22 EUR (3.59 USD) in Mexico and 4.03 EUR (4.5 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Mexico.

3.22 EUR
4.03 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.51 EUR (1.69 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.51 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.78 EUR (1.99 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.82 EUR (2.03 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Mexico.

1.78 EUR
1.82 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 2.63 EUR (2.94 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Mexico.

2.38 EUR
2.63 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.48 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 17.48 EUR (19.51 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Thailand.

21.48 EUR
17.48 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.88 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 1.03 EUR (1.15 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Mexico.

0.88 EUR
1.03 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.76 EUR (1.97 USD) in Mexico and 1.64 EUR (1.83 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Thailand.

1.76 EUR
1.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.27 EUR (8.11 USD) in Mexico and 15.53 EUR (17.33 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Mexico.

7.27 EUR
15.53 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 1.6 EUR (1.78 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

1.20 EUR
1.60 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.33 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 9% lower in Thailand.

1.33 EUR
1.21 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.3 EUR (1.45 USD) in Mexico and 1.68 EUR (1.88 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Mexico.

1.30 EUR
1.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.45 EUR (1.62 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Mexico.

1.43 EUR
1.45 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.27 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.39 EUR (1.55 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 8.6% lower in Mexico.

1.27 EUR
1.39 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.7 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 15.24 EUR (17.01 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in Mexico.

11.70 EUR
15.24 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.57 USD) in Mexico and 1.4 EUR (1.56 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 0% lower in Thailand.

1.40 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.73 EUR (0.82 USD) in Mexico and 0.44 EUR (0.49 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Thailand.

0.73 EUR
0.44 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Thailand - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.31 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Thailand.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.43 EUR (2.72 USD) in Mexico and 2.05 EUR (2.29 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Thailand.

2.43 EUR
2.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.91 EUR (1.02 USD) in Mexico and 0.49 EUR (0.55 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Thailand.

0.91 EUR
0.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.3 EUR (2.57 USD) in Mexico and 2.15 EUR (2.4 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Thailand.

2.30 EUR
2.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.41 EUR (3.8 USD) in Mexico and 4.03 EUR (4.5 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Mexico.

3.41 EUR
4.03 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.91 EUR (6.6 USD) in Mexico and 5.38 EUR (6 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 9% lower in Thailand.

5.91 EUR
5.38 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.97 EUR (39.03 USD) in Mexico and 26.88 EUR (30.01 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Thailand.

34.97 EUR
26.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.9 EUR (7.7 USD) in Mexico and 2.69 EUR (3 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 61% lower in Thailand.

6.90 EUR
2.69 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mexico and 0.29 EUR (0.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Thailand.

0.66 EUR
0.29 EUR

Fuel

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Thailand.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.88 EUR (0.99 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Thailand.

1.18 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.21 EUR (1.35 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Mexico.

1.17 EUR
1.21 EUR

Transportation

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.03 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Thailand.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 14 EUR (15.63 USD) in Mexico and 34.95 EUR (39.01 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Mexico.

14.00 EUR
34.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.18 EUR (1.32 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Mexico.

0.28 EUR
1.18 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.52 EUR (6.16 USD) in Mexico and 4.84 EUR (5.4 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Thailand.

5.52 EUR
4.84 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.1 EUR (1.23 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.05 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Mexico.

0.92 EUR
0.94 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Thailand - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.14 EUR (4.62 USD) in Mexico and 7.53 EUR (8.4 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 45% lower in Mexico.

4.14 EUR
7.53 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 41.21 EUR (46 USD) in Mexico and 50.27 EUR (56.11 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 18% lower in Mexico.

41.21 EUR
50.27 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.75 EUR (20.93 USD) in Mexico and 9.19 EUR (10.25 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 51% lower in Thailand.

18.75 EUR
9.19 EUR

Flats for rent

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.09 times less for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Thailand.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 702.14 EUR (783.73 USD) in Mexico and 581.5 EUR (649.08 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Thailand.

702.14 EUR
581.50 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 425.09 EUR (474.49 USD) in Mexico and 286.06 EUR (319.3 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in Thailand.

425.09 EUR
286.06 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1367 EUR (1525.54 USD) in Mexico and 1840 EUR (2053.41 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in Mexico.

1 367 EUR
1 840 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 797.91 EUR (890.63 USD) in Mexico and 891.88 EUR (995.53 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

797.91 EUR
891.88 EUR

Flats for sale

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.91 times less for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Thailand.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2415 EUR (2696 USD) in Mexico and 5220 EUR (5826.58 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Mexico.

2 415 EUR
5 220 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1575 EUR (1757.68 USD) in Mexico and 2401 EUR (2680.17 USD) in Thailand. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Mexico.

1 575 EUR
2 401 EUR

Salary

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.02 times higher than in Thailand.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 607.75 EUR (678.37 USD) in Mexico and 593.04 EUR (661.96 USD) in Thailand. The average salary is 2.4% lower in Thailand.

607.75 EUR
593.04 EUR

Hotels

EURTHBMXNUSD

Mexico vs. Thailand - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

21.3 EUR
24.4 EUR

Two stars

86.5 EUR
64.4 EUR

Three stars

126 EUR
105 EUR

Four stars

263 EUR
199 EUR

Five stars

718 EUR
422 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Thailand: 20 cities, 1608 hotels

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