Bangkok vs Mexico City

Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
Population 5,680,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) Thai Spanish
Level of English Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - May, October, November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1867
Rent $616 $778
Groceries $191 $281
Dining out $168 $182
Cafe $45 $49
Coworking space $127 $159
Mobile internet $23 $25
Public transportation $32 $11
Taxis $19 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24
Sport and cultural events $46 $81
Museums and sights $21 $20
Nightlife $50 $64
Gym $96 $69
Yoga $98 $65
Massage $11 $51
SIM card options AIS Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Grab Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow