Should I move to Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai, Thailand has a cost of living 66.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 33.3). It is ranked #457 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 54.8 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,898,948 gross take home approximately THB 132,705/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 66.7% cheaper than New York City (index: 33.3). Groceries are 59.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 79.4% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately THB 9,665 per month. Local purchasing power index is 54.8 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Thailand?

In Thailand, a gross salary of THB 1,898,948 per year results in approximately THB 132,705 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 16.1%). Use our Thailand tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇹🇭 Thailand · #457 of 538 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Chiang Mai?

66.7% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-66.7%

vs NYC

THB 9,665

Uppskattad hyra i

THB 132,705

Nettolön

Weak

Köpkraft

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

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön — flytta till Chiang Mai?

Exempel: THB 1,898,948 brutto/år i Thailand → THB 132,705/mån netto efter skatt (16.1% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator → →

Siffrorna

Kostnadsfördelning — Chiang Mai

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

33.3 Very affordable

Hyra

9.9 Very affordable

Livsmedel

41.0 Affordable

Restauranger

20.6 Very affordable

Köpkraft

54.8 Weak

Uppskattad hyra i Chiang Mai

1 rum — Stadskärna THB 9,665/mo

1 rum — Utanför centrum THB 7,249/mo

3 rum — Stadskärna THB 16,815/mo

Besparing utanför centrum ~25% billigare

Uppskattat från hyresindex. Faktiska priser kan variera.

Skatteverkliget

Nettolön i Thailand

THB 1,898,948 → THB 132,705/Nettolön (16.1% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator →

Liknande alternativ

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇹🇭 Hua Hin

Thailand

CoL index 33.7

Jämför Hua Hin vs Chiang Mai → →

🇹🇭 Pattaya

Thailand

CoL index 37.0

Jämför Pattaya vs Chiang Mai → →

🇹🇭 Bangkok

Thailand

CoL index 41.5

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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