- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- India
- Surat Thani
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat Thani, Thailand compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 162% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (₨450) | ₨135 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (₨321) | ₨150 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 ฿ (₨113) | ₨100 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (₨108) | ₨46 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (₨199) | ₨55 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (₨105) | ₨27 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨327 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71 ฿ (₨150) | ₨103 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (₨100) | ₨12 | + 699% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 104 ฿ (₨219) | ₨87 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (₨1,508) | ₨820 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (₨100) | ₨73 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (₨142) | ₨23 | + 531% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 138% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,939 ฿ (₨50,626) | ₨11,494 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (₨28,599) | ₨12,849 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (₨6,212) | ₨1,099 | + 465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,375 ฿ (₨19,826) | ₨10,000 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (₨14,475) | ₨5,000 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (₨2,804) | ₨1,605 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (₨1,554) | ₨525 | + 196% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (₨71,478) | ₨52,348 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (₨11,631) | ₨7,470 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (₨172) | ₨220 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (₨515) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 64% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (₨9,517) | ₨1,846 | + 416% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (₨2,538) | ₨2,741 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (₨8,459) | ₨3,488 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (₨8,234) | ₨2,747 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 24% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,100,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (₨64) | ₨28 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (₨1,269) | ₨900 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (₨1,438) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 20% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 335 ฿ (₨709) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (₨1,895) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (₨2,115) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (₨211) | ₨50 | + 323% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (₨106) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 ฿ (₨180) | ₨48 | + 274% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 ฿ (₨354) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 67% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (₨1,075) | ₨500 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (₨553) | ₨250 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,713 ฿ (₨3,622) | ₨1,000 | + 262% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (₨345) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (₨237) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (₨257) | ₨100 | + 157% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,000 ฿ (₨52,870) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (₨19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (₨4,230) | ₨1,000 | + 323% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (₨247) | ₨200 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 78% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨55,249
(26,125 ฿)
in Surat Thani
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨31,000
in Alwar.
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