Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 50% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 31% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 176 ฿ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 39 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 ฿ (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 ฿ (Dirham 4.35) | Dirham 16 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 ฿ (Dirham 5.45) | Dirham 6 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 5.57 | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 ฿ (Dirham 32) | Dirham 16 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 ฿ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 3.75 | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 10 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 ฿ (Dirham 69) | Dirham 65 | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 ฿ (Dirham 4.58) | Dirham 9 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ฿ (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 4.33 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 79% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,454 ฿ (Dirham 2,489) | Dirham 10,772 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,082 ฿ (Dirham 1,739) | Dirham 8,005 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,945 ฿ (Dirham 198) | Dirham 795 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,794 ฿ (Dirham 1,302) | Dirham 6,108 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,782 ฿ (Dirham 792) | Dirham 4,265 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 958 ฿ (Dirham 98) | Dirham 454 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 375 ฿ (Dirham 38) | Dirham 343 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,383 ฿ (Dirham 1,057) | Dirham 1,200 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,542 ฿ (Dirham 157) | Dirham 307 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 ฿ (Dirham 16) | Dirham 44 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 ฿ (Dirham 18) | Dirham 36 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 27% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,932 ฿ (Dirham 197) | Dirham 198 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,108 ฿ (Dirham 113) | Dirham 184 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,979 ฿ (Dirham 303) | Dirham 344 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323 ฿ (Dirham 236) | Dirham 350 | - 32% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 36% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,119,010 ฿ (Dirham 113,902) | Dirham 87,999 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 ฿ (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 3.00 | + 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,057 ฿ (Dirham 108) | Dirham 79 | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 513 ฿ (Dirham 52) | Dirham 26 | + 99% | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 68% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ฿ (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 17 | - 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 ฿ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 47 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 628 ฿ (Dirham 64) | Dirham 329 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 ฿ (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 ฿ (Dirham 10) | Dirham 24 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 15 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 ฿ (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 ฿ (Dirham 20) | Dirham 63 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 62% cheaper than in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Abu Dhabi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 553 ฿ (Dirham 56) | Dirham 204 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 361 ฿ (Dirham 37) | Dirham 91 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 ฿ (Dirham 84) | Dirham 759 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,155 ฿ (Dirham 118) | Dirham 272 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 ฿ (Dirham 15) | Dirham 71 | - 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 ฿ (Dirham 8) | Dirham 40 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,989 ฿ (Dirham 1,831) | Dirham 1,834 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 ฿ (Dirham 0.12) | Dirham 0.70 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 ฿ (Dirham 128) | Dirham 266 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 ฿ (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 246 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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