- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Khon Kaen
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Khon Kaen, Thailand vs Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 ฿ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 63 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 229 ฿ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 28 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 14 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 64 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.71 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 58 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 ฿ (Dirham 2.85) | Dirham 5.41 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 270 ฿ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 23 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 53 ฿ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.27 | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37 ฿ (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 10 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 422 ฿ (Dirham 49) | Dirham 60 | - 18% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 45 ฿ (Dirham 5.26) | Dirham 4.89 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (Dirham 3.67) | Dirham 4.10 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 74% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,500 ฿ (Dirham 1,583) | Dirham 6,546 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000 ฿ (Dirham 1,407) | Dirham 5,489 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,725 ฿ (Dirham 202) | Dirham 509 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,625 ฿ (Dirham 1,363) | Dirham 5,146 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,667 ฿ (Dirham 899) | Dirham 3,347 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,050 ฿ (Dirham 123) | Dirham 388 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 298 ฿ (Dirham 35) | Dirham 275 | - 87% | |
40” flat screen TV | 11,500 ฿ (Dirham 1,349) | Dirham 1,285 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775 ฿ (Dirham 208) | Dirham 510 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75 ฿ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 30 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 ฿ (Dirham 106) | Dirham 209 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 800 ฿ (Dirham 94) | Dirham 184 | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,600 ฿ (Dirham 305) | Dirham 289 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 ฿ (Dirham 141) | Dirham 364 | - 61% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 8% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 900,000 ฿ (Dirham 105,540) | Dirham 79,846 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 1.83 | + 112% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (Dirham 70) | Dirham 103 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 33% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 175 ฿ (Dirham 21) | Dirham 53 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 187 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 73 ฿ (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 ฿ (Dirham 6) | Dirham 18 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 37 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 400 ฿ (Dirham 47) | Dirham 174 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 220 ฿ (Dirham 26) | Dirham 76 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 470 ฿ (Dirham 55) | Dirham 350 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,000 ฿ (Dirham 117) | Dirham 204 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 300 ฿ (Dirham 35) | Dirham 36 | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 ฿ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 25 | - 57% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 2,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.36 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 285 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Khon Kaen (Thailand) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 20,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 10,996
(93,773 ฿)
in Khon Kaen.
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