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Chiang Mai, Thailand has an average monthly cost of $554 for digital nomads, with internet speeds averaging 99 Mbps, a safety score of 78/100, and an average temperature of 26Β°C. The cost of living is 65% lower than New York City. It scores 8.2/10 on the NomadFast index.
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| Category | Item | USD | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy Apartment Price | πPrice per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $1541.78 | 52% below avg |
| πPrice per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $2065.01 | 59% below avg | |
| Childcare | πInternational Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $15817.70 | 25% above avg |
| πΆPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $834.06 | 18% above avg | |
| Clothing And Shoes | πJeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $58.53 | 17% below avg |
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| πNike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
| $100.90 |
| 6% above avg |
| πSummer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $26.49 | 38% below avg |
| Markets | π·Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $19.03 | 92% above avg |
| πΊDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $1.82 | 9% below avg |
| π¬Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.62 | 49% below avg |
| πChicken Fillets (1 kg) | $3.38 | 60% below avg |
| π§ Onions (1 kg) | $1.23 | 19% below avg |
| π»Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $3.33 | 16% above avg |
| π₯Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.94 | 28% above avg |
| πFresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $1.67 | 3% below avg |
| π₯Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.20 | 30% below avg |
| π§Local Cheese (1 kg) | $17.36 | 51% above avg |
| π§Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.54 | 45% below avg |
| πApples (1 kg) | $2.56 | 6% below avg |
| πOranges (1 kg) | $1.76 | 22% below avg |
| π₯Potatoes (1 kg) | $1.49 | 3% below avg |
| π₯¬Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.81 | 44% below avg |
| πWhite Rice (1 kg) | $1.25 | 41% below avg |
| π Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.72 | 37% below avg |
| πBananas (1 kg) | $1.08 | 40% below avg |
| π₯©Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $11.49 | 19% below avg |
| Rent Per Month | π‘1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $276.26 | 60% below avg |
| π’3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $917.91 | 45% below avg |
| ποΈ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $548.84 | 54% below avg |
| ποΈ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $484.38 | 48% below avg |
| Restaurants | βCappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.93 | 41% below avg |
| πCombo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.93 | 14% below avg |
| π₯€Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.80 | 59% below avg |
| πΊDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $2.22 | 50% below avg |
| π½οΈMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $2.22 | 82% below avg |
| π₯Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $20.61 | 64% below avg |
| π§Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.36 | 75% below avg |
| Salaries And Financing | π°Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $646.63 | 67% below avg |
| Sports And Leisure | π¬Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.98 | 31% below avg |
| πΎTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $4.06 | 81% below avg |
| πͺMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $40.83 | 7% below avg |
| Transportation | πMonthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $57.08 | 10% above avg |
| πToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27979.49 | 10% below avg |
| πTaxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.27 | 59% below avg |
| πTaxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.95 | 31% below avg |
| β±οΈTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $1.90 | 91% below avg |
| β½Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.27 | 14% below avg |
| π«One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.95 | 44% below avg |
| Utilities (Monthly) | π‘Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $69.70 | 58% below avg |
| πΆBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $19.24 | 43% below avg |
| π±Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $13.93 | 28% below avg |
* Source: Open-Meteo historical averages
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Chiang Mai in Thailand is a popular destination for digital nomads. The average monthly cost of living is around $554. Internet speeds average 99 Mbps. It has a nomad score of 8.2/10.
The estimated monthly cost for a digital nomad in Chiang Mai is around $554, including accommodation, food, transportation, and coworking.
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are Jan, Mar, Dec, when rainfall is lowest.
US citizens can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days.
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