What does groceries cost in Chiang Mai?

Basic groceries in Chiang Mai cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($2), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($2), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($1).

What does dining out cost in Chiang Mai?

Dining out in Chiang Mai: inexpensive meal ($6), mid-range restaurant meal ($23), local beer ($3), coffee ($2).

What does housing cost in Chiang Mai?

Average monthly rent in Chiang Mai: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($398), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($221), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($687), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($454).

What does transportation cost in Chiang Mai?

Transportation costs in Chiang Mai: public transport ticket ($0.89), monthly transport pass ($27.39), taxi starting fare ($1.26), gasoline per liter ($1.14).

What does utilities cost in Chiang Mai?

Monthly utilities in Chiang Mai: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($58), mobile phone plan ($14), internet ($14).

What does entertainment cost in Chiang Mai?

Entertainment costs in Chiang Mai: gym membership ($36), movie ticket ($7), theater ticket ($24).

What does personal care cost in Chiang Mai?

Personal care items in Chiang Mai: deodorant ($2), shampoo ($3), toothpaste ($1), haircut ($6).

What does clothing cost in Chiang Mai?

Clothing prices in Chiang Mai: dress ($30), sneakers ($83), leather shoes ($67), jeans ($57).

What does healthcare cost in Chiang Mai?

Healthcare costs in Chiang Mai: cold medicine ($1), antibiotics ($5), doctor visit ($18).

What does education cost in Chiang Mai?

Education costs in Chiang Mai: preschool (monthly) ($294), international school (monthly) ($14267).

What does other expenses cost in Chiang Mai?

Costs in Chiang Mai include: averageSalary ($702), tv ($306), microwave ($45), laundryDetergent ($5), cleaning ($5).

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Cost of Living in Chiang Mai

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Last updated:September 5, 2025

Groceries

Apples 1kg

$2.77

Bananas 1kg

$1.19

Beef 1kg

$9.96

Bread 500g

$1.52

Chicken Breast 1kg

$2.17

Cigarettes (20 pack)

$4.20

Coca-Cola 2L

$1.33

Domestic Beer 500mL

$1.69

Eggs (12)

$2.16

Imported Beer 330mL

$3.25

Lettuce 1kg

$0.59

Local Cheese 1kg

$12.36

Milk 1L

$1.69

Onions 1kg

$1.15

Oranges 1kg

$1.32

Potatoes 1kg

$1.30

Rice 1kg

$1.15

Tomatoes 1kg

$1.27

Water 1.5L

$0.50

Wine Bottle

$18.41

Restaurants & Dining

Beer

$2.56

Cocktail

$4.26

Coffee

$1.85

Inexpensive Meal

$5.83

Mid-Range Meal

$23.45

Soda (Restaurant)

$0.76

Water

$0.34

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)

$398.04

1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)

$220.64

3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)

$686.67

3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)

$454.08

Transportation

Car

$32,756.00

Gasoline 1L

$1.14

Monthly Pass

$27.39

One-way Ticket

$0.89

Taxi (per km)

$1.26

Taxi Start

$1.26

Taxi Trip

$16.00

Taxi Waiting (1 hour)

$7.73

Utilities

Basic Utilities (Small Apartment)

$28.00

Basic Utilities 85m²

$57.63

Internet

$13.91

Mobile Minute

$0.03

Phone Plan

$13.55

Entertainment

Cinema

$6.83

Gym

$36.21

Tennis Court

$6.54

Theater

$24.00

Personal Care

Deodorant

$2.09

Haircut

$5.54

Shampoo

$3.27

Toilet Paper

$2.23

Toothpaste

$1.43

Clothing & Shoes

Dress

$29.74

Jeans

$57.48

Leather Shoes

$67.44

Sneakers

$83.37

Healthcare

Antibiotics

$5.13

Cold Medicine

$1.02

Doctor Visit

$18.00

Education

International School

$14,266.99

Preschool

$293.93

Other Expenses

Average Salary

$701.79

Cleaning

$5.49

Laundry Detergent

$4.75

Microwave

$45.00

Tablet

$527.00

$306.00

Total Monthly Cost

$989

Overview

Airbnb Rent

$610

Median rent based on analysis of 34 apartments in September

Minimum$309

Maximum$1,651

Groceries

$210

Food Outside

$91

Base Cost

$79

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