Cost of living in Chiang Rai, Thailand compared to Albany, New York, United States
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 ฿ ($3.23) | $15 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 172 ฿ ($5.15) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 ฿ ($1.43) | $3.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ ($1.43) | $0.88 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 ฿ ($1.66) | $3.00 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ ($1.19) | $4.83 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 392 ฿ ($12) | $5.08 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80 ฿ ($2.38) | $2.65 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39 ฿ ($1.17) | $1.93 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 36 ฿ ($1.08) | $2.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 575 ฿ ($17) | $14 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 38 ฿ ($1.13) | $1.77 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 54 ฿ ($1.62) | $2.24 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 72% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,501 ฿ ($374) | $1,364 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,169 ฿ ($184) | $1,014 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 996 ฿ ($30) | $121 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,743 ฿ ($291) | $876 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,112 ฿ ($123) | $651 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 739 ฿ ($22) | $137 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 768 ฿ ($23) | $44 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,980 ฿ ($448) | $341 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,993 ฿ ($89) | $133 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 128 ฿ ($3.84) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 ฿ ($2.95) | $30 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,491 ฿ ($45) | $42 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 541 ฿ ($16) | $39 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,964 ฿ ($89) | $82 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,996 ฿ ($60) | $74 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 16% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,529 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 ฿ ($0.90) | $0.61 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 2,500 ฿ ($75) | $62 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 68% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 ฿ ($1.34) | $8 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 ฿ ($2.75) | $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 ฿ ($1.86) | $3.09 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248 ฿ ($7) | $4.63 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 ฿ ($0.91) | $2.85 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ ($2.36) | $1.83 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 150 ฿ ($4.48) | $18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Rai (Thailand) is 52% 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 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $158 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,065 ฿ ($32) | $82 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178 ฿ ($5.31) | $9 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ ($2.22) | $4.14 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 80 ฿ ($2.38) | $5.72 | - 58% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.99 ฿ ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 ฿ ($15) | $49 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 139 ฿ ($4.15) | $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 272 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
$4,300
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,450
(81,972 ฿)
in Chiang Rai.
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