Mexico vs Thailand
Mexico is about 45% pricier than Thailand overall, with a price level of 55.0 versus 30.2 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Thailand scores higher (86 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Mexico Thailand
Price level (US=100) 55.0 30.2
GDP / capita (PPP) $26,185 $24,712
GNI / capita (PPP) $25,460 $23,960
Inflation (YoY) 4.7% 1.4%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Mexico Thailand
Housing & utilities 82 26
Food 100 85
Transport 95 68
Restaurants & hotels 84 42
Health 83 40
Communication 69 107
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Mexico Thailand
Quality-of-life score 64/100 86/100
Life expectancy 75 yrs 77 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 24.9 4.8
Internet users 83% 91%
Frequently asked
Is Mexico more expensive than Thailand?
Mexico is more expensive: about 45% pricier than Thailand overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Thailand?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Mexico would cost roughly $55,000 in Thailand, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Mexico or Thailand?
Thailand scores higher, 86 vs 64 out of 100.
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