Cost of Living in
Chiang Mai
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Chiang Mai, Thailand. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
140Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
22
Healthcare System
85.19
Purchasing Power
59
Climate & Air
22
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$2,015.99
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$1,505.18
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$926.94
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$511.63
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$290.16
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$535.81
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)$3.97
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$65.97
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$814.26
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$15,442.24
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$57.14
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$98.51
Men's Leather Business Shoes$79.71
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$25.86
Onions (1 kg)$1.09
Tomatoes (1 kg)$1.45
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$4.51
Local Cheese (1 kg)$15.40
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$18.57
Bananas (1 kg)$0.98
Lettuce (1 Head)$0.83
Potatoes (1 kg)$1.26
Oranges (1 kg)$1.73
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$0.77
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$631.29
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$5.82
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$27,315.35
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$21,670.66
Markets
White Rice (1 kg)$1.17
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$1.93
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.74
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$10.51
Apples (1 kg)$2.62
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$0.49
Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.07
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$3.00
Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)$0.33
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)$55.72
Restaurants
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.73
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.92
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$1.75
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$2.48
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$18.57
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$6.97
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$2.01
Sports And Leisure
Cinema Ticket (International Release)$7.12
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$41.40
Transportation
Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)$0.93
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.37
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$1.24
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$0.93
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$1.86
Utilities (Monthly)
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$18.65
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$13.85