Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 63% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 54% | |||
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| Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 54% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 189 ฿ ($5.65) | $26 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 217 ฿ ($6) | $12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46 ฿ ($1.37) | $6 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 62 ฿ ($1.86) | $1.11 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 73 ฿ ($2.19) | $4.35 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ ($1.19) | $4.58 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 ฿ ($9) | $11 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 ฿ ($3.12) | $4.49 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ ($1.60) | $2.01 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 54 ฿ ($1.60) | $3.53 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 661 ฿ ($20) | $17 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 ฿ ($1.35) | $3.04 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ฿ ($1.42) | $2.23 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 80% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,824 ฿ ($743) | $3,070 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,387 ฿ ($491) | $2,510 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,945 ฿ ($58) | $242 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,770 ฿ ($382) | $2,213 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,255 ฿ ($247) | $1,658 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,119 ฿ ($33) | $171 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 378 ฿ ($11) | $56 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,469 ฿ ($314) | $278 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,542 ฿ ($46) | $144 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 ฿ ($4.59) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 ฿ ($5.38) | $47 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 27% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,932 ฿ ($58) | $72 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,108 ฿ ($33) | $51 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,972 ฿ ($89) | $74 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323 ฿ ($70) | $123 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 46% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,119,010 ฿ ($33,512) | $27,969 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37 ฿ ($1.11) | $1.21 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,057 ฿ ($32) | $93 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 538 ฿ ($16) | $22 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 76% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ฿ ($1.13) | $9 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 ฿ ($4.40) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 629 ฿ ($19) | $184 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 ฿ ($3.31) | $9 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78 ฿ ($2.32) | $5.00 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 ฿ ($3.08) | $6 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ ($1.25) | $7 | - 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 69 ฿ ($2.06) | $2.48 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 ฿ ($5.84) | $32 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 64% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Chiang Mai | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 ฿ ($17) | $66 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 361 ฿ ($11) | $32 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 ฿ ($25) | $211 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,160 ฿ ($35) | $109 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 ฿ ($4.43) | $17 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 ฿ ($2.33) | $5.57 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 ฿ ($2.25) | $8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,989 ฿ ($539) | $454 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 ฿ ($0.03) | $0.17 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 ฿ ($38) | $80 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 ฿ ($3.71) | $12 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 63% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 438 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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