Should I move to Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai, Thailand has a cost of living 67.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 32.6). It is ranked #477 out of 546 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 49.4 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,919,078 gross take home approximately THB 133,963/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Chiang Mai?

The cost of living in Chiang Mai is 67.4% cheaper than New York City (index: 32.6). Groceries are 58.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 81.0% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately THB 10,244 per month. Local purchasing power index is 49.4 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Thailand?

In Thailand, a gross salary of THB 1,919,078 per year results in approximately THB 133,963 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 16.2%). Use our Thailand tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇹🇭 Thailand · #477 of 546 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Chiang Mai?

67.4% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-67.4%

vs NYC

THB 10,244

Uppskattad hyra i

THB 133,963

Nettolön

Weak

Köpkraft

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Chiang Mai?

Exempel: THB 1,919,078 brutto/år i Thailand → THB 133,963/mån netto efter skatt (16.2% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Chiang Mai

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

32.6 Very affordable

Hyra

10.2 Very affordable

Livsmedel

41.5 Affordable

Restauranger

19.0 Very affordable

Köpkraft

49.4 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Chiang Mai

1 rum — Stadskärna THB 10,244/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum THB 7,683/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna THB 17,801/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Thailand

THB 1,919,078 → THB 133,963/Nettolön (16.2% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇹🇭 Pattaya

Thailand

CoL index 38.1

Jämför Pattaya vs Chiang Mai → →

🇹🇭 Phuket

Thailand

CoL index 41.2

Jämför Phuket vs Chiang Mai → →

🇹🇭 Bangkok

Thailand

CoL index 44.2

Jämför Bangkok vs Chiang Mai → →

Redo att se siffrorna?

Ange din lön och nuvarande stad. Få exakt nettolön i Chiang Mai — på sekunder.

Jämför löner → → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator →

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