Cost of living in Pattaya (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food in Pattaya (Thailand) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Pattaya | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 185 ฿ (6,652 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 243 ฿ (8,725 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59 ฿ (2,118 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (2,144 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 72 ฿ (2,604 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 ฿ (1,550 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 7,000 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 88 ฿ (3,148 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 57 ฿ (2,064 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | + 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (1,849 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 ฿ (24,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 35 ฿ (1,247 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 30 ฿ (1,086 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | - 7% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Pattaya (Thailand) is 66% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Pattaya | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,562 ฿ (882,725 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,044 ฿ (576,614 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,205 ฿ (79,253 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,341 ฿ (479,453 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,726 ฿ (277,658 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,606 ฿ (57,707 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 539 ฿ (19,376 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,033 ฿ (468,380 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 300,000 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 148 ฿ (5,312 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 149 ฿ (5,358 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 89% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Pattaya (Thailand) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 45,000 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,969 ฿ (70,762 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,516 ฿ (126,378 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,076 ฿ (74,617 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Pattaya (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Pattaya | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,825 ฿ (30,074,729 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 ฿ (1,138 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,109 ฿ (39,848 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 264 ฿ (9,504 Dinar) | 10,427 Dinar | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Pattaya (Thailand) is about the same as in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 77 ฿ (2,753 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 160 ฿ (5,761 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 113% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 840 ฿ (30,191 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,600 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72 ฿ (2,603 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 149 ฿ (5,337 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (1,555 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 156 ฿ (5,598 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Pattaya (Thailand) is 4% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Pattaya | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 482 ฿ (17,305 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 294 ฿ (10,574 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,077 ฿ (38,700 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 180 ฿ (6,485 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ (2,673 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 91 ฿ (3,266 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 ฿ (51 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,484 ฿ (53,350 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 138 ฿ (4,962 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 65% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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