Cost of Living in Chiang Mai
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Overall, the cost of living in Chiang Mai is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 20 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)25
Groceries index21
Dining out index20
Transport index15
Utilities index18
Median annual salary$9,570
Minimum wage$1.15/hr
Est. monthly childcare$335
Est. monthly healthcare premium$57
YoY inflation1.5%
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