- Cost of Living
- Thailand
- Zimbabwe
- Chiang Mai
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe
Currency:
Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 16% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 ฿ ($1.60) | $3.00 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150 ฿ ($4.81) | $3.00 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ ($1.69) | $3.00 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 48 ฿ ($1.55) | $1.29 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 51 ฿ ($1.62) | $2.40 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 ฿ ($1.08) | $1.10 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 433 ฿ ($14) | $6 | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79 ฿ ($2.54) | $1.70 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 41 ฿ ($1.33) | $1.00 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49 ฿ ($1.56) | $1.50 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 ฿ ($13) | $6.00 | + 114% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 39 ฿ ($1.26) | $2.25 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 ฿ ($1.30) | $0.33 | + 290% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,231 ฿ ($905) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,714 ฿ ($536) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,918 ฿ ($62) | $40 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,064 ฿ ($355) | $500 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,614 ฿ ($212) | $250 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,159 ฿ ($37) | $50 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 593 ฿ ($19) | $70 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen TV | 14,562 ฿ ($467) | $600 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,546 ฿ ($82) | $300 | - 73% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151 ฿ ($4.84) | $7 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 172 ฿ ($5.50) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,750 ฿ ($56) | $40 | + 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,167 ฿ ($37) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,011 ฿ ($97) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,622 ฿ ($52) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 650,000 ฿ ($20,847) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ ($0.87) | $1.40 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 ฿ ($32) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 215 ฿ ($7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 ฿ ($2.07) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 184 ฿ ($5.90) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 385 ฿ ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 65 ฿ ($2.10) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 100 ฿ ($3.20) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 103 ฿ ($3.31) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 40 ฿ ($1.29) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 90 ฿ ($2.88) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 256 ฿ ($8) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 ฿ ($12) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 300 ฿ ($10) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 786 ฿ ($25) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 ฿ ($16) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 192 ฿ ($6) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 57 ฿ ($1.82) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 87 ฿ ($2.78) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 19,975 ฿ ($641) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.44 ฿ ($0.05) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,036 ฿ ($33) | $20 | + 66% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 93 ฿ ($2.97) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chiang Mai (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,400
in Zvishavane District
you would need to make just about $2,195
(68,430 ฿)
in Chiang Mai.
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