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 | 113 ฿ ($3.42) | $15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 178 ฿ ($5.40) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ ($1.90) | $4.03 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 44 ฿ ($1.33) | $0.89 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 ฿ ($1.31) | $2.41 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 ฿ ($0.98) | $4.74 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 246 ฿ ($7) | $7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86 ฿ ($2.61) | $3.20 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ ($1.25) | $1.59 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 39 ฿ ($1.18) | $2.00 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 550 ฿ ($17) | $14 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 30 ฿ ($0.91) | $1.74 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ ($1.22) | $1.94 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 74% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,860 ฿ ($360) | $1,488 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,789 ฿ ($206) | $1,199 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,058 ฿ ($32) | $141 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,083 ฿ ($276) | $982 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,384 ฿ ($133) | $815 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 800 ฿ ($24) | $124 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 742 ฿ ($23) | $44 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ ($455) | $303 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ ($91) | $130 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ ($3.90) | $9 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ ($3.00) | $27 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ ($45) | $47 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 801 ฿ ($24) | $41 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ ($90) | $82 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ ($61) | $82 | - 26% | |
| 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 | - | $24,752 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ ($0.87) | $0.69 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ ($76) | $61 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 65% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ ($1.37) | $9 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 ฿ ($3.11) | $26 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 600 ฿ ($18) | $99 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 ฿ ($1.89) | $3.02 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ ($8) | $5.18 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ ($0.92) | $3.31 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ ($2.40) | $1.97 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 135 ฿ ($4.10) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 587 ฿ ($18) | $47 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 255 ฿ ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ ($32) | $90 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ ($5.39) | $11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 ฿ ($2.13) | $4.38 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ ($2.42) | $6 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 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 | 1,250 ฿ ($38) | $40 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 132 ฿ ($4.01) | $11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03038
USD
/
THB
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Cost of living in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 42% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,594
(85,405 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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