- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Iraq
- Surat Thani
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat Thani, Thailand compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (7,513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (5,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 ฿ (1,888 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (1,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (3,314 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (1,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71 ฿ (2,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (1,663 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 104 ฿ (3,660 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (25,166 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (1,677 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (2,374 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 ฿ (844,941 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (477,313 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (103,678 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,662 ฿ (341,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (241,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (46,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (25,936 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (1,192,965 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (194,127 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (2,877 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (8,587 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (158,831 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (42,355 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (141,184 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (137,419 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 47% 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 ฿ (1,074 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (21,178 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (23,997 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 ฿ (11,841 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (31,627 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (35,296 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (3,530 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (1,765 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 ฿ (3,000 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 ฿ (5,902 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (17,939 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (9,235 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 ฿ (60,452 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (5,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (3,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (4,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (70,592 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (4,114 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 47% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,300,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,221,940 Dinar
(34,620 ฿)
in Surat Thani.
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