- 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$1.96) | C$14 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 ฿ (C$5.88) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45 ฿ (C$1.75) | C$6 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 50 ฿ (C$1.95) | C$2.38 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ (C$1.98) | C$4.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 ฿ (C$1.30) | C$2.62 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 402 ฿ (C$16) | C$10 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 72 ฿ (C$2.83) | C$3.73 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 ฿ (C$1.56) | C$2.90 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ (C$1.90) | C$2.89 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 ฿ (C$16) | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 43 ฿ (C$1.70) | C$2.31 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ (C$1.55) | C$1.76 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ (C$1,107) | C$1,186 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,714 ฿ (C$656) | C$982 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,366 ฿ (C$93) | C$117 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,064 ฿ (C$434) | C$919 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,614 ฿ (C$259) | C$695 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,187 ฿ (C$47) | C$64 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ (C$23) | C$39 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,073 ฿ (C$552) | C$392 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,330 ฿ (C$91) | C$111 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 124 ฿ (C$4.85) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 106 ฿ (C$4.14) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ฿ (C$69) | C$61 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 ฿ (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,011 ฿ (C$118) | C$95 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,622 ฿ (C$64) | C$87 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,000 ฿ (C$25,495) | C$22,684 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 ฿ (C$1.09) | C$1.19 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ (C$39) | C$47 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 159 ฿ (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 ฿ (C$2.73) | C$8 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 189 ฿ (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 405 ฿ (C$16) | C$85 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 67 ฿ (C$2.63) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 99 ฿ (C$3.89) | C$3.90 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99 ฿ (C$3.90) | C$3.90 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 39 ฿ (C$1.54) | C$3.21 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67 ฿ (C$2.64) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 187 ฿ (C$7) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350 ฿ (C$14) | C$43 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 553 ฿ (C$22) | C$84 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ (C$20) | C$93 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 187 ฿ (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ (C$2.23) | C$5.44 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 89 ฿ (C$3.49) | C$5.57 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,427 ฿ (C$213) | C$141 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44 ฿ (C$0.06) | C$2.00 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,036 ฿ (C$41) | C$34 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 ฿ (C$3.63) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,951
(49,742 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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