Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 72% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 67% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 176 ฿ (CHF 4.34) | CHF 26 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 261 ฿ (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 ฿ (CHF 1.05) | CHF 11 | - 91% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 ฿ (CHF 1.32) | CHF 1.80 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (CHF 1.67) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 ฿ (CHF 0.98) | CHF 4.34 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 314 ฿ (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 104 ฿ (CHF 2.56) | CHF 3.35 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 54 ฿ (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.06 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 ฿ (CHF 1.31) | CHF 2.09 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 681 ฿ (CHF 17) | CHF 12 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 ฿ (CHF 1.11) | CHF 3.12 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 47 ฿ (CHF 1.16) | CHF 2.07 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 85% | |||
Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 85% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,454 ฿ (CHF 602) | CHF 3,923 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,082 ฿ (CHF 420) | CHF 2,853 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,945 ฿ (CHF 48) | CHF 284 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,794 ฿ (CHF 315) | CHF 2,276 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,782 ฿ (CHF 191) | CHF 1,572 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 958 ฿ (CHF 24) | CHF 77 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 375 ฿ (CHF 9) | CHF 51 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,383 ฿ (CHF 255) | CHF 357 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,542 ฿ (CHF 38) | CHF 80 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 153 ฿ (CHF 3.77) | CHF 17 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 180 ฿ (CHF 4.42) | CHF 33 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 59% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,932 ฿ (CHF 48) | CHF 123 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,108 ฿ (CHF 27) | CHF 67 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,979 ฿ (CHF 73) | CHF 120 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323 ฿ (CHF 57) | CHF 191 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 61% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,119,010 ฿ (CHF 27,531) | CHF 37,879 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 35 ฿ (CHF 0.87) | CHF 1.82 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,057 ฿ (CHF 26) | CHF 86 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 513 ฿ (CHF 13) | CHF 46 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | - 80% | |||
Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 80% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38 ฿ (CHF 0.93) | CHF 15 | - 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 147 ฿ (CHF 3.62) | CHF 24 | - 85% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 628 ฿ (CHF 15) | CHF 135 | - 89% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 110 ฿ (CHF 2.72) | CHF 7 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 78 ฿ (CHF 1.91) | CHF 4.58 | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 ฿ (CHF 2.53) | CHF 5.61 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 42 ฿ (CHF 1.03) | CHF 3.17 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 69 ฿ (CHF 1.69) | CHF 3.16 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 195 ฿ (CHF 4.80) | CHF 55 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 75% | |||
Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Chiang Mai | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 553 ฿ (CHF 14) | CHF 61 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 361 ฿ (CHF 9) | CHF 35 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 825 ฿ (CHF 20) | CHF 160 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,155 ฿ (CHF 28) | CHF 137 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 ฿ (CHF 3.64) | CHF 17 | - 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 ฿ (CHF 1.92) | CHF 5.72 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 ฿ (CHF 1.85) | CHF 7 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,989 ฿ (CHF 443) | CHF 516 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15 ฿ (CHF 0.03) | CHF 0.41 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,257 ฿ (CHF 31) | CHF 90 | - 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 124 ฿ (CHF 3.05) | CHF 9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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