- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- India
- Surat Thani
- Alwar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat Thani, Thailand compared to Alwar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 132% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (₨407) | ₨135 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (₨290) | ₨150 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 ฿ (₨102) | ₨100 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (₨97) | ₨46 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (₨180) | ₨55 | + 226% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (₨95) | ₨27 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨327 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71 ฿ (₨135) | ₨103 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (₨90) | ₨12 | + 623% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 104 ฿ (₨198) | ₨87 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (₨1,364) | ₨820 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (₨91) | ₨73 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (₨129) | ₨23 | + 471% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 116% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,939 ฿ (₨45,786) | ₨12,219 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (₨25,865) | ₨12,849 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (₨5,618) | ₨1,099 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,662 ฿ (₨18,480) | ₨10,000 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (₨13,091) | ₨5,000 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (₨2,536) | ₨1,605 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (₨1,405) | ₨525 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (₨64,645) | ₨52,348 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (₨10,519) | ₨7,470 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (₨156) | ₨220 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (₨465) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 56% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (₨8,607) | ₨1,846 | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (₨2,295) | ₨2,741 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (₨7,651) | ₨3,488 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (₨7,447) | ₨2,747 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 20% 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 ฿ (₨58) | ₨28 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (₨1,148) | ₨900 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (₨1,300) | - | - | |
| 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 ฿ (₨642) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (₨1,714) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (₨1,913) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (₨191) | ₨50 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (₨96) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 ฿ (₨163) | ₨48 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 ฿ (₨320) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 31% more expensive than in Alwar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (₨972) | ₨500 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (₨500) | ₨250 | + 100% | |
| 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 ฿ (₨3,276) | ₨1,000 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (₨312) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (₨214) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (₨232) | ₨100 | + 132% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (₨17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (₨3,825) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (₨223) | ₨200 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 62% more expensive than in Alwar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨64,703
(33,829 ฿)
in Surat Thani
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨40,000
in Alwar.
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