How expensive is Chiang Mai compared to the rest of Thailand?

Chiang Mai ranks #503 out of 577 cities globally. It is 21.7% cheaper than the Thailand average, based on 5 cities. The rent index is 10.2 and local purchasing power is 52.2.

What is the average rent in Chiang Mai?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chiang Mai city centre costs approximately THB 15,560 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to THB 9,771 (saving 37%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around THB 30,902.

Is Chiang Mai affordable to live in?

Chiang Mai is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is very strong. Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,880,416 gross take home approximately THB 131,453 per month after tax.

🇹🇭 Thailand · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Chiang Mai

21.7% en dessous de la moyenne de Thailand

Classée #503 sur 577 villes · Plus chère que 12.8% des villes dans le monde

-21.7%

Coût de la Vie

-33.8%

Loyer

-9.5%

Épicerie

+37.4%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Prix des Loyers à Chiang Mai

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	THB 15,560/mo ≈ $465	THB 9,771/mo ≈ $292	37%
3 Chambres	THB 30,902/mo ≈ $924	THB 18,430/mo ≈ $551	40%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Chiang Mai

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	THB 92.32	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	THB 58.53	2 sources
Bread (500g)	THB 53.88	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	THB 619.68	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	THB 96.66	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	THB 129.80	2 sources
Eggs (12)	THB 77.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	THB 63.80	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	THB 44.00	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	THB 37.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	THB 663.00	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

THB 92.32

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

THB 58.53

Bread (500g)

THB 53.88

Local cheese (1kg)

THB 619.68

Chicken (1kg)

THB 96.66

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

THB 129.80

Eggs (12)

THB 77.00

Milk (1L)

THB 63.80

Potatoes (1kg)

THB 44.00

Tomatoes (1kg)

THB 37.00

Wine (mid-range)

THB 663.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	THB 80.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	THB 70.00	1 source
McMeal	THB 208.00	1 source
Cheap meal	THB 120.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	THB 888.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

THB 80.00

Cappuccino

THB 70.00

McMeal

THB 208.00

Cheap meal

THB 120.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

THB 888.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	THB 2,323.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	THB 1,547.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	THB 3,039.00	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	THB 971.72	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

THB 2,323.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

THB 1,547.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

THB 3,039.00

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

THB 971.72

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	THB 186.75	2 sources
Gym membership	THB 1,367.25	2 sources

Cinema ticket

THB 186.75

Gym membership

THB 1,367.25

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	THB 37.59	2 sources
Taxi start	THB 40.00	1 source
Monthly pass	THB 1,428.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

THB 37.59

Taxi start

THB 40.00

Monthly pass

THB 1,428.50

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	THB 1,926.00	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

THB 1,926.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Chiang Mai has a cost of living index of 19.9 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

19.9

Index

Sources

4.2

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

22.0

Expatistan

26.0

left out

LivingCost

17.8

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

View all 577 cities | Data collected: Numbeo octobre 2026 · LivingCost octobre 2026

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

-21.7% Very affordable

Loyer

-33.8% Very affordable

Épicerie

-9.5% Affordable

Restaurants

-25.8% Very affordable

Pouvoir d'Achat

+37.4% Very strong

Vivre à Chiang Mai : À Quoi S'Attendre

Chiang Mai est affordable selon les normes mondiales (classée #503 sur 577 villes). 21.7% moins cher que la moyenne de Thailand, basé sur 5 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont affordable, tandis que les restaurants sont very affordable. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Groceries est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité : les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Les travailleurs en Thailand gagnant THB 1,880,416 brut reçoivent THB 131,453/mois net après impôts (taux effectif : 16.1%%). Voir le calculateur fiscal complet pour Thailand →

Coût de la Vie à Chiang Mai

Prix des Loyers à Chiang Mai

Prices of Goods & Services in Chiang Mai

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Indices de Coût

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