- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Chiang Mai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (C$2.02) | C$15 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 ฿ (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (C$2.13) | C$5.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (C$1.95) | C$2.17 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (C$2.04) | C$4.84 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 ฿ (C$1.36) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 433 ฿ (C$18) | C$10 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (C$3.20) | C$4.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ (C$1.68) | C$3.31 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (C$1.96) | C$3.07 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 ฿ (C$16) | C$16 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 ฿ (C$1.59) | C$2.51 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.64) | C$2.07 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ (C$1,141) | C$1,576 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,714 ฿ (C$676) | C$1,122 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,918 ฿ (C$78) | C$109 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,064 ฿ (C$447) | C$1,019 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,614 ฿ (C$267) | C$774 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,159 ฿ (C$47) | C$66 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ (C$24) | C$40 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,562 ฿ (C$589) | C$377 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,546 ฿ (C$103) | C$98 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151 ฿ (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 172 ฿ (C$7) | C$23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ฿ (C$71) | C$59 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 ฿ (C$47) | C$40 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,011 ฿ (C$122) | C$93 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,622 ฿ (C$66) | C$92 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,000 ฿ (C$26,274) | C$22,749 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (C$1.09) | C$1.26 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (C$40) | C$65 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 215 ฿ (C$9) | C$31 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 ฿ (C$2.61) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 184 ฿ (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 385 ฿ (C$16) | C$96 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 65 ฿ (C$2.65) | C$6 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ (C$4.03) | C$3.72 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 ฿ (C$4.17) | C$2.83 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 ฿ (C$1.63) | C$3.09 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ (C$3.63) | C$2.46 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 ฿ (C$10) | C$19 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 ฿ (C$15) | C$46 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (C$12) | C$26 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 786 ฿ (C$32) | C$101 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (C$20) | C$87 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 192 ฿ (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (C$2.29) | C$5.53 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ฿ (C$3.50) | C$5.67 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,975 ฿ (C$807) | C$549 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44 ฿ (C$0.06) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,036 ฿ (C$42) | C$35 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 ฿ (C$3.74) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 569 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,563
(63,402 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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