Cost of Living in Chiang Mai
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Average Monthly Cost
$1,000
per month
Budget
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Mid-Range
$NaN
Comfortable
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💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $200 | $250 | $350 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $NaN | $NaN | $NaN |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $84 | $120 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $NaN | $NaN | $NaN |
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Prices shown in USD (converted from THB)
Local prices in ฿ shown in parentheses
Updated: 1/12/2026
How Chiang Mai Compares
-27%
vs Asia
average
-44%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇹🇭Chiang Mai$1,000/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
Price Comparison vs Asia
| Item | Chiang Mai | Asia Avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠Rent (1BR) | $425 | $713 | -40% |
| 🍜Meal | $1.7 | $3.2 | -47% |
| ☕Coffee | $1.8 | $2.2 | -18% |
| 🚇Transit | $51 | $21 | +143% |
| 💪Gym | $34 | $53 | -36% |
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Chiang Mai
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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