- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Iraq
- Surat Thani
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat Thani, Thailand compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (7,998 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (5,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 ฿ (2,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (1,911 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (3,528 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (1,863 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71 ฿ (2,658 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (1,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 104 ฿ (3,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (26,791 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (1,785 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (2,527 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,939 ฿ (899,515 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (508,143 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (110,375 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,375 ฿ (352,271 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (257,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (49,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (27,611 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (1,270,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (206,666 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (3,062 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (9,142 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (169,090 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (45,091 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (150,302 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (146,295 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (1,143 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (22,545 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (25,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 335 ฿ (12,605 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (33,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (37,576 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (3,758 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (1,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 ฿ (3,194 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 ฿ (6,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (19,097 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (9,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,713 ฿ (64,357 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (6,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (4,208 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (4,564 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,000 ฿ (939,390 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (338 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (75,151 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (4,380 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
37.576
IQD
/
THB
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,460,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,383,626 Dinar
(36,822 ฿)
in Surat Thani.
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