- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Colombia
- Chiang Mai
- Medellín
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand vs Medellín, Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 43% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 ฿ (COL$15,737) | COL$13,354 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 216 ฿ (COL$21,598) | COL$16,404 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 ฿ (COL$5,179) | COL$8,526 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ (COL$4,790) | COL$2,318 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 59 ฿ (COL$5,898) | COL$4,707 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 ฿ (COL$4,494) | COL$2,937 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 345 ฿ (COL$34,435) | COL$6,310 | + 446% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ (COL$7,875) | COL$4,261 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 ฿ (COL$4,282) | COL$2,331 | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (COL$5,529) | COL$2,676 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 671 ฿ (COL$66,976) | COL$37,499 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 32 ฿ (COL$3,217) | COL$4,078 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 49 ฿ (COL$4,873) | COL$2,864 | + 70% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 21% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 22,467 ฿ (COL$2,241,964) | COL$2,477,110 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,995 ฿ (COL$1,296,779) | COL$1,731,810 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,780 ฿ (COL$177,592) | COL$190,514 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,208 ฿ (COL$1,318,014) | COL$1,897,910 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,331 ฿ (COL$731,557) | COL$1,106,140 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,051 ฿ (COL$104,853) | COL$121,720 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 540 ฿ (COL$53,912) | COL$70,403 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,677 ฿ (COL$1,464,573) | COL$1,273,960 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,094 ฿ (COL$208,917) | COL$311,265 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 134 ฿ (COL$13,387) | COL$28,285 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 130 ฿ (COL$12,927) | COL$12,767 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 1% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,775 ฿ (COL$177,162) | COL$169,849 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,191 ฿ (COL$118,872) | COL$115,814 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,737 ฿ (COL$273,088) | COL$289,948 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,205 ฿ (COL$220,035) | COL$284,490 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 1% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 746,537 ฿ (COL$74,495,652) | COL$59,253,200 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 ฿ (COL$2,899) | COL$2,492 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,024 ฿ (COL$102,199) | COL$119,175 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 244 ฿ (COL$24,376) | COL$30,115 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 29% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 71 ฿ (COL$7,073) | COL$19,591 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 245 ฿ (COL$24,449) | COL$13,675 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 466 ฿ (COL$46,548) | COL$92,050 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 65 ฿ (COL$6,533) | COL$17,413 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 93 ฿ (COL$9,330) | COL$14,631 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 115 ฿ (COL$11,524) | COL$13,627 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 41 ฿ (COL$4,090) | COL$5,772 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 ฿ (COL$7,912) | COL$4,836 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 232 ฿ (COL$23,182) | COL$20,392 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 20% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 391 ฿ (COL$39,062) | COL$43,991 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 293 ฿ (COL$29,241) | COL$21,665 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 818 ฿ (COL$81,592) | COL$139,387 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,027 ฿ (COL$102,509) | COL$89,396 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 191 ฿ (COL$19,108) | COL$19,228 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 74 ฿ (COL$7,356) | COL$6,184 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 96 ฿ (COL$9,569) | COL$5,985 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 16,304 ฿ (COL$1,626,958) | COL$1,509,870 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3.10 ฿ (COL$309) | COL$239 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,551 ฿ (COL$154,811) | COL$95,735 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 99 ฿ (COL$9,847) | COL$5,734 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,262 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is about the same as in Medellín (Colombia)
For example, you would need at least COL$8,464,693
(84,827 ฿)
in Chiang Mai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
COL$8,160,000
in Medellín.
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