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Cost of living in Surat Thani, Thailand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (元43) | 元45 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (元31) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 ฿ (元11) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 51 ฿ (元10) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 94 ฿ (元19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (元10) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71 ฿ (元14) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 47 ฿ (元9) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 104 ฿ (元21) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (元143) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (元10) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (元14) | - | - | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,939 ฿ (元4,815) | 元1,500 | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (元2,720) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (元591) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,375 ฿ (元1,886) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (元1,377) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (元267) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (元148) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (元6,799) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (元1,106) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (元16) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (元49) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 16% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (元905) | 元500 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (元241) | 元250 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (元805) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (元783) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元99,994 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ (元6) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 ฿ (元121) | 元83 | + 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (元137) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 0% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 335 ฿ (元67) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (元180) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (元201) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (元20) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 50 ฿ (元10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 ฿ (元17) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 167 ฿ (元34) | 元30 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 47% | |||
Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 47% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (元102) | 元90 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (元53) | 元70 | - 25% | |
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 ฿ (元345) | 元300 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (元33) | 元45 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (元23) | 元25 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (元24) | 元10 | + 144% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,000 ฿ (元5,029) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (元1.81) | 元0.30 | + 503% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (元402) | 元150 | + 168% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (元23) | 元20 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,804
(23,883 ฿)
in Surat Thani
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,200
in Zibo.
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