Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 133 ฿ (kr29) | kr131 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 204 ฿ (kr45) | kr76 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 ฿ (kr13) | kr36 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 46 ฿ (kr10) | kr9 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 ฿ (kr14) | kr27 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 39 ฿ (kr9) | kr19 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 364 ฿ (kr81) | kr47 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75 ฿ (kr17) | kr16 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (kr10) | kr11 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (kr12) | kr10 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 728 ฿ (kr161) | kr73 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 35 ฿ (kr8) | kr20 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 42 ฿ (kr9) | kr12 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,394 ฿ (kr4,964) | kr11,838 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 13,535 ฿ (kr3,000) | kr10,086 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,997 ฿ (kr443) | kr890 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,457 ฿ (kr2,761) | kr7,626 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,245 ฿ (kr1,606) | kr5,660 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,260 ฿ (kr279) | kr821 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 463 ฿ (kr103) | kr160 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 13,170 ฿ (kr2,919) | kr3,229 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,997 ฿ (kr443) | kr861 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 138 ฿ (kr31) | kr72 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 190 ฿ (kr42) | kr158 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 38% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,496 ฿ (kr332) | kr804 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,133 ฿ (kr251) | kr316 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,665 ฿ (kr591) | kr945 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,145 ฿ (kr476) | kr1,033 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 735,711 ฿ (kr163,075) | kr234,508 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (kr6) | kr11 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,030 ฿ (kr228) | kr504 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 240 ฿ (kr53) | kr176 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 52 ฿ (kr12) | kr45 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 ฿ (kr23) | kr121 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 474 ฿ (kr105) | kr449 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87 ฿ (kr19) | kr39 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 76 ฿ (kr17) | kr31 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 110 ฿ (kr24) | kr30 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (kr9) | kr10 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 ฿ (kr15) | kr15 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 179 ฿ (kr40) | kr244 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 348 ฿ (kr77) | kr427 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 295 ฿ (kr65) | kr211 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 771 ฿ (kr171) | kr623 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 958 ฿ (kr212) | kr629 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 196 ฿ (kr43) | kr80 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 76 ฿ (kr17) | kr41 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 96 ฿ (kr21) | kr43 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,079 ฿ (kr3,786) | kr3,794 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.48 ฿ (kr0.33) | kr0.98 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,300 ฿ (kr288) | kr246 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 98 ฿ (kr22) | kr43 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 366 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr34,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr16,752 (75,574 ฿) in Chiang Mai.
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