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 This survey was handed out to Super English teachers in February of 2008. The answers fromthe teachers have been compiled onto this sheet. All numbers listed are Thai Baht. All figures,explanations and side-comments are direct quotes.At the time of this survey, the average salary at Super English was around 28,000 Baht/month.Some teachers were earning over 30,000, others around 25,000, depending on the amount of hours they taught in a given week.
Super EnglishSurat Thani Cost of Living Survey 
As it is one of the most frequently asked questions, we are trying to give prospective teachersmore information about the cost of living in Surat Thani. We appreciate any answers you cangive. The information will be compiled into a different format and your answers will beanonymous. Your name will not be used in any way. Thank you for helping the school andprospective teachers.
How much do you spend on food each day?
 Teacher 1:150 – 200 per day Teacher 2:150 – 200 per day Teacher 3:Varies – on the weekend around 250, during the week around 90 Teacher 4:200 – 500 Teacher 5:180 Teacher 6: Typically under 50 (I often eat free lunches at the schools)
How much do you spend on travelling per month?
 Teacher 1:2000 – 5000 depending on the month Teacher 2:4000 – 5000 Teacher 3:about 10,000 (generous approximation) Teacher 4:5000 – 20000 Teacher 5:1000 – 2000 Teacher 6: 1000 – 2000 (one weekend away per month)
How much do you spend on partying per week?
 Teacher 1:1000 depending on the week Teacher 2:1500 Teacher 3:2000 sometimes as low as 600 – it depends on the old mooderino Teacher 4:2000 – 5000 Teacher 5:500 Teacher 6: Under 500 (mostly “partying” at home)
How much do you spend on a weekend in Surat?
 Teacher 1:1500
 
 Teacher 2:600 – 1000 Teacher 3: 2000 Teacher 4:3000 Teacher 5:500 Teacher 6: 500 - 1000
How much do you spend on a weekend away from Surat?
 Teacher 1:2000 depending on how far I am traveling Teacher 2:3000 - 4000 Teacher 3:far away destination - between 4000 and 5000, nearby destination – between2000 and 3000 Teacher 4:5000 – 1000 Teacher 5:1000 – 2000 Teacher 6: 1000 - 2000
How much do you spend on miscellaneous expenses per week?
 Teacher 1:400 on toiletries and random things at 7-11 Teacher 2:1000 - 2000 Teacher 3:1000 Teacher 4:500 Teacher 5:3000 Teacher 6: 1500
What are some major expenses for you and what are their costs?
 Teacher 1:Bicycle (1700 – one time purchase), telephone (1200 – one time purchase),furniture (200), yoga classes (1000/month) Teacher 2:Snacks, booze, laundry, hygiene accessories (no costs listed) Teacher 3:Partying (most of expenses, between 5000 – 12000/month), phone card(600/month), laundry (1000/month), food (3000 – 5000/month) Teacher 4:Fridge (6000 – one time purchase), bicycle (1500 – one time purchase),clothes (5000/month), phone cards (100/day), TV/VCR (5000 – one timepurchase) Teacher 5:Beer, cigarettes, games, clothes, sanity Teacher 6: None (I live comfortably on 6000 – 9000/month, including food, drink,laundry, utilities, phone, and internet)
How much do you usually spend on breakfast?
 Teacher 1:20 Teacher 2:0
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