- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Iraq
- Hua Hin
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hua Hin, Thailand compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 2% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 179 ฿ (6,422 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 ฿ (5,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 ฿ (1,763 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (1,855 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (2,050 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 ฿ (1,331 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 470 ฿ (16,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 ฿ (2,877 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 62 ฿ (2,225 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (1,850 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 622 ฿ (22,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 45 ฿ (1,618 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ฿ (1,900 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 41,740 ฿ (1,501,220 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 33,277 ฿ (1,196,843 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,100 ฿ (75,529 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,983 ฿ (826,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,417 ฿ (518,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,600 ฿ (57,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 600 ฿ (21,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,536 ฿ (522,787 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ฿ (89,016 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 109 ฿ (3,929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 ฿ (4,774 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,467 ฿ (52,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 655 ฿ (23,553 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,554 ฿ (127,816 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,395 ฿ (86,123 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 ฿ (82,721,750 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (1,008 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634 ฿ (22,786 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 ฿ (4,842 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 ฿ (4,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 ฿ (10,790 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 ฿ (2,308 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60 ฿ (2,158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (1,511 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44 ฿ (1,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 290 ฿ (10,430 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 550 ฿ (19,781 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 313 ฿ (11,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,577 ฿ (56,706 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 960 ฿ (34,541 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 ฿ (4,675 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 ฿ (2,706 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 ฿ (3,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.94 ฿ (70 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,408 ฿ (50,634 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 79 ฿ (2,832 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
35.966
IQD
/
THB
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Cost of living in Hua Hin (Thailand) is about the same as in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 4,644,538 Dinar
(129,137 ฿)
in Hua Hin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,550,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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