- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Khon Kaen
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khon Kaen, Thailand compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 ฿ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 29 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 212 ฿ (Dirham 23) | Dirham 23 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 19 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.68 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 ฿ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 ฿ (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 4.25 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 270 ฿ (Dirham 29) | Dirham 18 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 ฿ (Dirham 5.73) | Dirham 4.19 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 ฿ (Dirham 4.01) | Dirham 8 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 ฿ (Dirham 46) | Dirham 60 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 45 ฿ (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 4.87 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 2.95 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 73% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 14,000 ฿ (Dirham 1,514) | Dirham 5,414 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,333 ฿ (Dirham 1,442) | Dirham 5,032 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,967 ฿ (Dirham 213) | Dirham 487 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,000 ฿ (Dirham 1,406) | Dirham 5,156 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,000 ฿ (Dirham 973) | Dirham 3,212 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,171 ฿ (Dirham 127) | Dirham 203 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 ฿ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 317 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,694 ฿ (Dirham 1,481) | Dirham 1,195 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 ฿ (Dirham 216) | Dirham 497 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,600 ฿ (Dirham 173) | Dirham 195 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,400 ฿ (Dirham 151) | Dirham 186 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,600 ฿ (Dirham 281) | Dirham 271 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,000 ฿ (Dirham 216) | Dirham 233 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 2% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 ฿ (Dirham 97,333) | Dirham 86,029 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 ฿ (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 1.75 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (Dirham 65) | Dirham 107 | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 ฿ (Dirham 16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 ฿ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 50 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 73 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 ฿ (Dirham 5.82) | Dirham 20 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 ฿ (Dirham 22) | Dirham 44 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 ฿ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 131 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 240 ฿ (Dirham 26) | Dirham 64 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 470 ฿ (Dirham 51) | Dirham 500 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 ฿ (Dirham 108) | Dirham 219 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ฿ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 27 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 17 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 63% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,500 ฿ (Dirham 595) | Dirham 550 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 217 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 8,917
(82,448 ฿)
in Khon Kaen.
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