- 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 | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 41% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 113 ฿ ($3.57) | $13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ ($5.64) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ ($1.98) | $4.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ ($1.39) | $0.85 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 ฿ ($1.37) | $2.58 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ ($1.02) | $3.45 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ ($8) | $5.74 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ ($2.73) | $3.12 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ ($1.30) | $1.64 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39 ฿ ($1.24) | $2.75 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ ($17) | $13 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ ($0.95) | $1.83 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ ($1.27) | $1.55 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,860 ฿ ($376) | $1,022 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,789 ฿ ($215) | $769 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,058 ฿ ($34) | $158 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ ($288) | $885 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ ($139) | $563 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ ($25) | $99 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 742 ฿ ($24) | $32 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ ($475) | $356 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ ($95) | $85 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ ($4.08) | $8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ ($3.14) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 14% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ ($47) | $38 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ ($25) | $36 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ ($94) | $70 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ ($63) | $95 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 47% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,205 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ ($0.90) | $0.61 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ ($79) | $43 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 50% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ ($1.43) | $6 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 ฿ ($3.25) | $11 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ ($19) | $61 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ ($1.97) | $3.06 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ ($8) | $4.18 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ ($0.96) | $3.23 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ ($2.51) | $1.43 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 135 ฿ ($4.28) | $16 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ ($19) | $32 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ ($8) | $19 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ ($34) | $66 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ ($5.64) | $7 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 ฿ ($2.22) | $4.41 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ ($2.53) | $5.01 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ ($0.09) | $0.56 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,250 ฿ ($40) | $46 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 132 ฿ ($4.19) | $6 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03174
USD
/
THB
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
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$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,208
(69,571 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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