- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- United States
- Chiang Rai
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 ฿ ($3.18) | $12 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 172 ฿ ($5.08) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 ฿ ($1.41) | $4.77 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ ($1.41) | $0.76 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 ฿ ($1.64) | $2.19 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ ($1.17) | $3.35 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ ($12) | $5.58 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 ฿ ($2.34) | $2.99 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ฿ ($1.16) | $1.37 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ฿ ($1.06) | $2.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 ฿ ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ ($1.12) | $1.94 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 ฿ ($1.60) | $1.74 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 67% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,501 ฿ ($369) | $1,352 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,169 ฿ ($182) | $811 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 996 ฿ ($29) | $155 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,743 ฿ ($287) | $857 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,112 ฿ ($121) | $553 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 739 ฿ ($22) | $99 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 768 ฿ ($23) | $35 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ ($442) | $360 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ ($88) | $88 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ ($3.79) | $9 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ ($2.91) | $13 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 30% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ ($44) | $41 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 541 ฿ ($16) | $32 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ ($87) | $69 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ ($59) | $89 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 44% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,333 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ ($0.89) | $0.56 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ ($74) | $43 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ ($1.33) | $6 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 ฿ ($2.72) | $11 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ ($18) | $72 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ ($1.84) | $2.96 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ ($7) | $4.51 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ ($0.89) | $3.04 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ ($2.33) | $1.90 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ ($4.42) | $15 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ ($17) | $29 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ ($8) | $21 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ ($31) | $61 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ ($5.24) | $8 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ ($2.19) | $4.10 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ ($2.35) | $4.92 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $146 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ ($0.09) | $0.88 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 ฿ ($15) | $44 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ ($4.10) | $6 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 288 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 38% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,787
(94,512 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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