Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 154 ฿ (48 kr) | 110 kr | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 249 ฿ (78 kr) | 80 kr | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 ฿ (12 kr) | 58 kr | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 74 ฿ (23 kr) | 37 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 ฿ (13 kr) | 30 kr | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 ฿ (98 kr) | 48 kr | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 93 ฿ (29 kr) | 29 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (17 kr) | 12 kr | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (17 kr) | 18 kr | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 620 ฿ (193 kr) | 122 kr | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 ฿ (14 kr) | 20 kr | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ฿ (16 kr) | 22 kr | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 53% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,003 ฿ (7,481 kr) | 14,755 kr | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,719 ฿ (4,899 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,616 ฿ (504 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,569 ฿ (3,917 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,186 ฿ (2,552 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 889 ฿ (277 kr) | 410 kr | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 412 ฿ (129 kr) | 271 kr | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,202 ฿ (3,803 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,542 ฿ (480 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 ฿ (48 kr) | 67 kr | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 182 ฿ (57 kr) | 203 kr | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,932 ฿ (602 kr) | 993 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 858 ฿ (268 kr) | 419 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,797 ฿ (872 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323 ฿ (724 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 764,805 ฿ (238,375 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 31 ฿ (10 kr) | 16 kr | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,057 ฿ (329 kr) | 573 kr | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 513 ฿ (160 kr) | 307 kr | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ฿ (12 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 ฿ (46 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 633 ฿ (197 kr) | 261 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 ฿ (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78 ฿ (24 kr) | 31 kr | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 112 ฿ (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (13 kr) | 28 kr | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 65 ฿ (20 kr) | 21 kr | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 178 ฿ (55 kr) | 274 kr | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 539 ฿ (168 kr) | 415 kr | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 361 ฿ (113 kr) | 267 kr | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 ฿ (257 kr) | 819 kr | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,276 ฿ (398 kr) | 847 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 ฿ (46 kr) | 138 kr | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 76 ฿ (24 kr) | 40 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 ฿ (23 kr) | 70 kr | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,989 ฿ (5,607 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 ฿ (0.36 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 ฿ (392 kr) | 286 kr | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123 ฿ (38 kr) | 67 kr | - 43% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 172 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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