Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 13% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 161 ฿ (19,864 Riels) | 18,349 Riels | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 224 ฿ (27,643 Riels) | 23,968 Riels | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 ฿ (5,824 Riels) | 10,017 Riels | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 ฿ (7,493 Riels) | 7,915 Riels | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 79 ฿ (9,791 Riels) | 7,975 Riels | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (4,930 Riels) | 6,260 Riels | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 ฿ (42,686 Riels) | 30,785 Riels | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 ฿ (12,860 Riels) | 13,620 Riels | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (5,323 Riels) | 6,812 Riels | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (6,885 Riels) | 3,886 Riels | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 659 ฿ (81,266 Riels) | 45,485 Riels | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 ฿ (5,613 Riels) | 6,805 Riels | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 53 ฿ (6,587 Riels) | 4,518 Riels | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 23% cheaper than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,911 ฿ (2,826,754 Riels) | 3,698,960 Riels | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,958 ฿ (1,845,477 Riels) | 1,971,280 Riels | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,731 ฿ (213,530 Riels) | 482,852 Riels | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,995 ฿ (1,603,366 Riels) | 2,086,240 Riels | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,621 ฿ (940,267 Riels) | 1,368,130 Riels | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 960 ฿ (118,445 Riels) | 189,542 Riels | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 376 ฿ (46,431 Riels) | 51,000 Riels | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,469 ฿ (1,291,618 Riels) | 1,291,230 Riels | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,542 ฿ (190,201 Riels) | 477,376 Riels | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162 ฿ (20,020 Riels) | 25,791 Riels | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 188 ฿ (23,142 Riels) | 17,002 Riels | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is about the same as in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,967 ฿ (242,727 Riels) | 292,326 Riels | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,108 ฿ (136,679 Riels) | 131,341 Riels | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,896 ฿ (357,331 Riels) | 243,868 Riels | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323 ฿ (286,632 Riels) | 231,329 Riels | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 49% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,119,010 ฿ (138,065,026 Riels) | 126,247,000 Riels | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ (4,528 Riels) | 4,455 Riels | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,057 ฿ (130,429 Riels) | 58,412 Riels | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 616 ฿ (75,992 Riels) | 30,929 Riels | + 146% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 ฿ (4,287 Riels) | 11,343 Riels | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 175 ฿ (21,621 Riels) | 23,570 Riels | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 629 ฿ (77,660 Riels) | 174,747 Riels | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 ฿ (13,625 Riels) | 20,021 Riels | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 71 ฿ (8,806 Riels) | 14,976 Riels | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 112 ฿ (13,798 Riels) | 16,527 Riels | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (5,150 Riels) | 6,383 Riels | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (6,022 Riels) | 8,951 Riels | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 189 ฿ (23,351 Riels) | 28,394 Riels | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 15% cheaper than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Phnom Penh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 564 ฿ (69,544 Riels) | 66,919 Riels | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 287 ฿ (35,468 Riels) | 31,937 Riels | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 ฿ (101,795 Riels) | 102,866 Riels | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,034 ฿ (127,596 Riels) | 162,764 Riels | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 145 ฿ (17,939 Riels) | 18,510 Riels | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63 ฿ (7,812 Riels) | 10,437 Riels | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 78 ฿ (9,577 Riels) | 6,038 Riels | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,989 ฿ (2,219,520 Riels) | 2,311,750 Riels | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 ฿ (142 Riels) | 287 Riels | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,272 ฿ (156,988 Riels) | 273,333 Riels | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 134 ฿ (16,589 Riels) | 6,850 Riels | + 142% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 70 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
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