- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- China
- Surat Thani
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Surat Thani, Thailand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 1% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 213 ฿ (元42) | 元45 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 152 ฿ (元30) | - | - | |
| 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20) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 713 ฿ (元141) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 48 ฿ (元9) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67 ฿ (元13) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,375 ฿ (元3,630) | 元1,500 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,523 ฿ (元2,671) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,937 ฿ (元580) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,375 ฿ (元1,852) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,844 ฿ (元1,352) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,326 ฿ (元262) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 735 ฿ (元145) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 33,799 ฿ (元6,676) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,500 ฿ (元1,086) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 ฿ (元16) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 243 ฿ (元48) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 4,500 ฿ (元889) | 元500 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,200 ฿ (元237) | 元250 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,000 ฿ (元790) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,893 ฿ (元769) | - | - | |
| 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119) | 元83 | + 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 680 ฿ (元134) | - | - | |
| 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66) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 896 ฿ (元177) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 ฿ (元198) | - | - | |
| 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33) | 元30 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 52% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 508 ฿ (元100) | 元90 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 262 ฿ (元52) | 元70 | - 26% | |
| 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338) | 元300 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163 ฿ (元32) | 元45 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 112 ฿ (元22) | 元25 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 121 ฿ (元24) | 元10 | + 140% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 25,000 ฿ (元4,938) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 9 ฿ (元1.78) | 元0.30 | + 493% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 ฿ (元395) | 元150 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 117 ฿ (元23) | 元20 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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 less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Surat Thani (Thailand) is 13% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,645
(23,515 ฿)
in Surat Thani
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,100
in Zibo.
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