Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Summary of cost of living in Chiang Mai

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 63,815 ฿
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 27,737 ฿
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.
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List of prices in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Current as of Nov 2020.

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Food [Edit]
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 154 ฿
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 189 ฿
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 44 ฿
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 45 ฿
12 eggs, large 64 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 40 ฿
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 300 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 76 ฿
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 57 ฿
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 57 ฿
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 678 ฿
2 liters of coca-cola 34 ฿
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 35 ฿
Housing [Edit]
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 19,087 ฿
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 12,307 ฿
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,943 ฿
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 15,768 ฿
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 8,340 ฿
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,450 ฿
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 503 ฿
40” flat screen tv 11,542 ฿
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 2,881 ฿
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 226 ฿
Hourly rate for cleaning help 137 ฿
Clothes [Edit]
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,645 ฿
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 894 ฿
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,588 ฿
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,850 ฿
Transportation [Edit]
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 709,188 ฿
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 25 ฿
Monthly ticket public transport 1,057 ฿
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 212 ฿
Personal Care [Edit]
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 44 ฿
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 118 ฿
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 498 ฿
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 110 ฿
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 92 ฿
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 113 ฿
4 rolls of toilet paper 35 ฿
Tube of toothpaste 69 ฿
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 149 ฿
Entertainment [Edit]
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 600 ฿
2 tickets to the movies 311 ฿
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 884 ฿
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,162 ฿
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 193 ฿
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 94 ฿
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 85 ฿
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 17,989 ฿
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.48 ฿
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,632 ฿
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 109 ฿
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 235 prices entered by 19 different people.
Latest price update: November 29, 2020

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