- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Iraq
- Hua Hin
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hua Hin, Thailand compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 179 ฿ (6,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 ฿ (5,704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 ฿ (1,723 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 60 ฿ (2,114 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 ฿ (2,175 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 ฿ (1,465 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 470 ฿ (16,509 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 83 ฿ (2,903 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 ฿ (2,427 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (1,871 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 ฿ (20,609 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 46 ฿ (1,613 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ฿ (2,155 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 49,959 ฿ (1,755,553 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 33,277 ฿ (1,169,358 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,109 ฿ (74,125 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,983 ฿ (807,605 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,271 ฿ (501,494 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,523 ฿ (53,509 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 610 ฿ (21,434 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,536 ฿ (510,781 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,409 ฿ (84,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 ฿ (3,595 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 ฿ (4,665 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 ฿ (42,168 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 655 ฿ (23,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,554 ฿ (124,880 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,395 ฿ (84,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,300,000 ฿ (80,822,042 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (983 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634 ฿ (22,263 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 135 ฿ (4,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 ฿ (4,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 334 ฿ (11,736 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53 ฿ (1,871 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 73 ฿ (2,572 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ฿ (1,679 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (1,519 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 257 ฿ (9,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 528 ฿ (18,556 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 313 ฿ (10,993 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,577 ฿ (55,404 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 960 ฿ (33,748 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 ฿ (4,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 ฿ (2,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 86 ฿ (3,015 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,500 ฿ (52,710 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.94 ฿ (68 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,408 ฿ (49,471 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 79 ฿ (2,767 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
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Cost of living in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 5,194,142 Dinar
(147,813 ฿)
in Hua Hin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,870,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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