Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand · Population 1,198,000
▲ +8% vs Thailand average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ฿200 ($5.47) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ฿799 ($21.89) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ฿59.92 ($1.64) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ฿4,527 ($124) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ฿732 ($20.06) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ฿1,931 ($52.90) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ฿559 ($15.32) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ฿559 ($15.32) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ฿146 ($4.01) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ฿9,889 ($271) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ฿6,879 ($188) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ฿20,638 ($565) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Chiang Mai is ฿27,047 ($741) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿20,194 ($553) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿26,253 ($719) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿6,879 ($188)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.
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฿17,520 ($480) / moChiang Mai is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿20,194 ($553), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿6,879 ($188) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿47,455 ($1,300) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿36,331 ($995) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Chiang Mai is ฿27,047 ($741). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿26,253 ($719) per month.