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Thailand ยท How much does it cost to live in Chiang Mai as a digital nomad?
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $1541.78 | 52% below | 48620 THB |
| ๐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $2065.01 | 59% below | 65120 THB |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $15817.7 | 25% above | 498811.11 THB |
| ๐ถPrivate Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $834.06 | 18% above | 26302.14 THB |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $58.53 | 17% below | 1845.79 THB |
| ๐Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $100.9 | 6% above | 3182 THB |
| ๐Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $26.49 | 38% below | 835.44 THB |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ทBottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $19.03 | 92% above | 28% less | 600 THB |
| ๐บDomestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $1.82 | 9% below | 93% less | 57.25 THB |
| ๐ฌCigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.62 | 49% below | 82% less | 145.6 THB |
| ๐Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $3.38 | 60% below | 87% less | 106.67 THB |
| ๐ง Onions (1 kg) | $1.23 | 19% below |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ก1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $276.26 | 60% below | 8711.76 THB |
| ๐ข3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $917.91 | 45% below | 28946.15 THB |
| ๐๏ธ3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $548.84 | 54% below | 17307.69 THB |
| ๐๏ธ1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $484.38 | 48% below | 15275.02 THB |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| โCappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.93 | 41% below | 98% less | 60.91 THB |
| ๐Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.93 | 14% below | 91% less | 250 THB |
| ๐ฅคSoft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.8 | 59% below | 99% less | 25.2 THB |
| ๐บDomestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | $2.22 | 50% below | 97% less | 70 THB |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMeal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $2.22 |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฐAverage Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $646.63 | 67% below | 20391.63 THB |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฌCinema Ticket (International Release) | $6.98 | 31% below | 220 THB |
| ๐พTennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $4.06 | 81% below | 128.12 THB |
| ๐ชMonthly Fitness Club Membership | $40.83 | 7% below | 1287.5 THB |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $57.08 | 10% above | 207% more | 1800 THB |
| ๐Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27979.49 | 10% below | 150559% more | 882333.33 THB |
| ๐Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.27 | 59% below | 93% less | 40 THB |
| ๐Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.95 | 31% below | 95% less | 30 THB |
| โฑ๏ธTaxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $1.9 |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐กBasic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $69.7 | 58% below | 2197.92 THB |
| ๐ถBroadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $19.24 | 43% below | 606.58 THB |
| ๐ฑMobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $13.93 | 28% below | 439.41 THB |
Cost of living data for Chiang Mai is being collected.
Cost data for Chiang Mai is being collected.
A 1-bedroom apartment in Chiang Mai city center costs around $484.38/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $276.26/month.
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Chiang Mai costs around $2.22. A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is about $20.61.
| 38.71 THB |
| ๐ปImported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $3.33 | 16% above | 87% less | 105.06 THB |
| ๐ฅMilk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.94 | 28% above | 93% less | 61.1 THB |
| ๐Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $1.67 | 3% below | 94% less | 52.64 THB |
| ๐ฅEggs (12, Large Size) | $2.2 | 30% below | 92% less | 69.29 THB |
| ๐งLocal Cheese (1 kg) | $17.36 | 51% above | 34% less | 547.36 THB |
| ๐งBottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.54 | 45% below | 98% less | 16.92 THB |
| ๐Apples (1 kg) | $2.56 | 6% below | 90% less | 80.64 THB |
| ๐Oranges (1 kg) | $1.76 | 22% below | 93% less | 55.39 THB |
| ๐ฅPotatoes (1 kg) | $1.49 | 3% below | 94% less | 47.11 THB |
| ๐ฅฌLettuce (1 Head) | $0.81 | 44% below | 97% less | 25.57 THB |
| ๐White Rice (1 kg) | $1.25 | 41% below | 95% less | 39.54 THB |
| ๐ Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.72 | 37% below | 93% less | 54.13 THB |
| ๐Bananas (1 kg) | $1.08 | 40% below | 96% less | 33.96 THB |
| ๐ฅฉBeef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $11.49 | 19% below | 56% less | 362.33 THB |
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| 70 THB |
| ๐ฅMeal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $20.61 | 64% below | 76% less | 650 THB |
| ๐งBottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.36 | 75% below | 100% less | 11.45 THB |
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| 60 THB |
| โฝGasoline (1 Liter) | $1.27 | 14% below | 93% less | 40.18 THB |
| ๐ซOne-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.95 | 44% below | 95% less | 30 THB |