- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Canada
- Chiang Mai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ (C$1.90) | C$14 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 ฿ (C$5.69) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 ฿ (C$1.69) | C$5.67 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47 ฿ (C$1.77) | C$2.40 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (C$1.92) | C$4.13 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 ฿ (C$1.29) | C$2.54 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 402 ฿ (C$15) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 87 ฿ (C$3.30) | C$3.55 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (C$1.51) | C$3.02 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (C$1.84) | C$2.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 ฿ (C$15) | C$15 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 44 ฿ (C$1.66) | C$2.18 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (C$1.38) | C$1.87 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ (C$1,070) | C$1,186 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,714 ฿ (C$634) | C$982 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,962 ฿ (C$74) | C$104 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,064 ฿ (C$419) | C$919 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,614 ฿ (C$251) | C$695 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,124 ฿ (C$43) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ (C$22) | C$39 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,073 ฿ (C$533) | C$393 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,330 ฿ (C$88) | C$111 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 135 ฿ (C$5.14) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 105 ฿ (C$3.97) | C$25 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ฿ (C$66) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 ฿ (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,011 ฿ (C$114) | C$95 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,622 ฿ (C$61) | C$87 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,000 ฿ (C$24,641) | C$23,851 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (C$1.05) | C$1.19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (C$38) | C$47 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 163 ฿ (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 67 ฿ (C$2.55) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 ฿ (C$3.13) | C$20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 416 ฿ (C$16) | C$85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 65 ฿ (C$2.48) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97 ฿ (C$3.67) | C$2.88 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 ฿ (C$3.81) | C$3.82 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 ฿ (C$1.52) | C$3.16 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (C$2.55) | C$2.53 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 216 ฿ (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 368 ฿ (C$14) | C$45 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 532 ฿ (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (C$19) | C$89 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 191 ฿ (C$7) | C$9 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (C$2.15) | C$5.72 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 93 ฿ (C$3.52) | C$5.43 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,243 ฿ (C$199) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44 ฿ (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,036 ฿ (C$39) | C$34 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 ฿ (C$3.51) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 278 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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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$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,259
(59,592 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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