- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Germany
- Chiang Mai
- Frankfurt am Main
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chiang Mai (Thailand) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
| Food | 37% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 37% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 148 ฿ (€3.86) | €9.67 | 60% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 113 ฿ (€2.95) | €6.55 | 55% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 64 ฿ (€1.66) | €3.95 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (€1.22) | €0.85 | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (€1.33) | €2.08 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 46 ฿ (€1.21) | €2.50 | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 196 ฿ (€5.11) | €3.45 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 76 ฿ (€1.98) | €2.51 | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 57 ฿ (€1.49) | €2.04 | 27% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 45 ฿ (€1.17) | €0.75 | 57% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 649 ฿ (€16.95) | €6.34 | 167% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 35 ฿ (€0.92) | €1.97 | 53% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 ฿ (€0.81) | €1.57 | 48% |
| Housing | 68% | ||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 68% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 15,571 ฿ (€407) | €1,389 | 71% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,943 ฿ (€51) | €195 | 74% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 706 ฿ (€18.44) | €32 | 43% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,357 ฿ (€454) | €500 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 2,875 ฿ (€75) | €156 | 52% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 92 ฿ (€2.40) | €5.27 | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 149 ฿ (€3.90) | €12.67 | 69% |
| Clothes | 63% | ||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 63% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,100 ฿ (€29) | €88 | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 700 ฿ (€18.29) | €43 | 57% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,664 ฿ (€43) | €86 | 49% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,056 ฿ (€28) | €142 | 81% |
| Transportation | 28% | ||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,540,000 ฿ (€40,238) | €25,464 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (€0.95) | €1.61 | 41% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 1,240 ฿ (€32) | €78 | 59% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 270 ฿ (€7.04) | €20 | 65% |
| Personal Care | 43% | ||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 101 ฿ (€2.63) | €9.86 | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 153 ฿ (€4.00) | €3.96 | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 116 ฿ (€3.04) | €1.94 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 117 ฿ (€3.06) | €2.75 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 ฿ (€1.04) | €1.51 | 31% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 54 ฿ (€1.40) | €1.49 | 6% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 103 ฿ (€2.69) | €17.38 | 85% |
| Entertainment | 54% | ||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 321 ฿ (€8.38) | €30 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 220 ฿ (€5.75) | €18.83 | 69% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 ฿ (€13.06) | €84 | 85% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 757 ฿ (€19.78) | €67 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 ฿ (€3.12) | €8.73 | 64% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (€1.49) | €2.86 | 48% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 69 ฿ (€1.81) | €3.33 | 46% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,900 ฿ (€154) | €137 | 12% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.63 ฿ (€0.07) | €0.10 | 30% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 1,244 ฿ (€33) | €64 | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 78 ฿ (€2.03) | €5 | 59% |
| TOTAL | 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,951 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Frankfurt am Main
you would need to make just about €1,297
(49,639 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.