Should I move to Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai, Thailand has a cost of living 80.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.7). It is ranked #504 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is weak (index: 52.2 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,880,251 gross take home approximately THB 131,443/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 80.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 19.7). Groceries are 60.2% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 80.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately THB 15,560 per month. Local purchasing power index is 52.2 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Thailand?

In Thailand, a gross salary of THB 1,880,251 per year results in approximately THB 131,443 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 · #504 of 577 cities · 2026

Borde jag flytta till Chiang Mai?

80.3% billigare att bo här än i New York City.

Använd kalkylatorn med din lön för ett personligt svar.

-80.3%

vs NYC

THB 15,560

1 rum, stadskärna

THB 131,443

Nettolön

Weak

Köpkraft

Kostnadsindex: Numbeo, kombinerat med Expatistan och LivingCost där de finns (New York = 100) · Data: oktober 2026

Personligt Svar

Jämför din lön: flytta till Chiang Mai?

Exempel: THB 1,880,251 brutto/år i Thailand → THB 131,443/mån netto efter skatt (16.1% effektiv skattesats). Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator →

Kostnadsfördelning: Chiang Mai

Kostnadsindex vs NYC = 100

Levnadskostnader

19.7 Affordable

Hyra

10.2 Very affordable

Livsmedel

39.8 Affordable

Restauranger

19.8 Very affordable

Köpkraft

52.2 Weak

Hyra i Chiang Mai

1 rum, stadskärna THB 15,560/mo

1 rum, utanför centrum THB 9,771/mo

3 rum, stadskärna THB 30,902/mo

3 rum, utanför centrum THB 18,430/mo

Besparing utanför centrum 37% billigare

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Nettolön i Thailand

THB 1,880,251 → THB 131,443/Nettolön (16.1% effektiv skattesats, ensamstående)

Fullständig Thailand skattekalkylator →

Överväger alternativ?

Städer i samma land eller region med jämförbar levnadskostnad.

🇹🇭 Hua Hin

Thailand

CoL index 21.5

Jämför Hua Hin vs Chiang Mai →

🇹🇭 Bangkok

Thailand

CoL index 26.0

Jämför Bangkok vs Chiang Mai →

🇹🇭 Pattaya

Thailand

CoL index 26.5

Jämför Pattaya vs Chiang Mai →

Redo att se siffrorna?

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

Jämför löner → Fullständiga levnadskostnadsdata

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