Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 ฿ ($3.48) | $14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ ($5.38) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ ($1.89) | $3.62 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 43 ฿ ($1.31) | $0.86 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 42 ฿ ($1.28) | $2.34 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ ($0.98) | $4.92 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ ($7) | $5.56 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ ($2.60) | $2.71 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ ($1.24) | $1.76 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ฿ ($1.07) | $2.02 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ ($17) | $13 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ ($0.91) | $1.80 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ ($1.21) | $2.28 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 73% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,024 ฿ ($333) | $1,514 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,500 ฿ ($197) | $1,018 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,070 ฿ ($32) | $122 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ ($275) | $877 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ ($133) | $649 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ ($24) | $123 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 770 ฿ ($23) | $42 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ ($453) | $358 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ ($91) | $126 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ ($3.88) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ ($2.99) | $30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 22% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ ($45) | $46 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ ($24) | $38 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ ($90) | $83 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ ($60) | $76 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 17% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,085 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ ($0.91) | $0.62 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ ($76) | $62 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 66% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ ($1.36) | $8 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 ฿ ($2.79) | $6.00 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ ($18) | $140 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ ($1.88) | $3.09 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ ($7) | $4.63 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ ($0.92) | $2.85 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ ($2.39) | $1.83 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ ($4.54) | $18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ ($18) | $44 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ ($8) | $23 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ ($32) | $75 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ ($5.37) | $9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ ($2.24) | $4.14 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ ($2.41) | $5.84 | - 59% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 ฿ ($15) | $49 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ ($4.20) | $10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 269 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 43% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,600
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,623
(86,709 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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