- 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 ฿ (7,656 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (5,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 ฿ (1,924 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (1,829 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (3,377 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (1,783 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71 ฿ (2,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (1,695 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 104 ฿ (3,730 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (25,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (1,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (2,419 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,375 ฿ (660,875 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (486,375 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (105,646 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,375 ฿ (337,181 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (246,168 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (47,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (26,428 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (1,215,614 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (197,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (2,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (8,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (161,847 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (43,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (143,864 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (140,028 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 46% 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 ฿ (1,094 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (21,580 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (24,452 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 ฿ (12,065 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (32,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (35,966 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (3,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (1,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 ฿ (3,057 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 ฿ (6,014 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (18,279 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (9,410 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 ฿ (61,600 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (5,866 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (4,028 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (4,368 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,000 ฿ (899,149 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (324 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (71,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (4,193 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
35.966
IQD
/
THB
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,100,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,128,693 Dinar
(31,382 ฿)
in Surat Thani.
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