- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Iraq
- Hua Hin
- Al `Amarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hua Hin, Thailand compared to Al `Amarah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 4% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 179 ฿ (6,284 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 162 ฿ (5,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 ฿ (1,725 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (1,815 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57 ฿ (1,991 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 ฿ (1,316 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 470 ฿ (16,534 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 83 ฿ (2,907 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 66 ฿ (2,334 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51 ฿ (1,779 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 586 ฿ (20,640 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 45 ฿ (1,584 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 61 ฿ (2,158 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 ฿ (1,758,179 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 33,277 ฿ (1,171,107 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,109 ฿ (74,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 22,983 ฿ (808,813 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 14,271 ฿ (502,244 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,523 ฿ (53,589 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 600 ฿ (21,116 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,536 ฿ (511,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,475 ฿ (87,102 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 102 ฿ (3,601 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 133 ฿ (4,672 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,200 ฿ (42,231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 655 ฿ (23,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,554 ฿ (125,067 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,395 ฿ (84,271 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 ฿ (80,942,932 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (985 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 634 ฿ (22,296 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 ฿ (4,738 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 128 ฿ (4,496 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300 ฿ (10,558 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 ฿ (2,258 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 73 ฿ (2,575 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 48 ฿ (1,682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43 ฿ (1,522 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 257 ฿ (9,030 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Hua Hin (Thailand) is in Al `Amarah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 528 ฿ (18,584 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 313 ฿ (11,010 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,577 ฿ (55,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 960 ฿ (33,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130 ฿ (4,575 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 ฿ (2,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 86 ฿ (3,020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.94 ฿ (68 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,408 ฿ (49,545 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 79 ฿ (2,771 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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IQD
/
THB
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Cost of living in Hua Hin (Thailand) is 4% more expensive than in Al `Amarah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 5,260,817 Dinar
(149,487 ฿)
in Hua Hin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,050,000 Dinar
in Al `Amarah.
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