Cost of Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $520 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$520
/mo
Standard
$960
/mo
Comfort
$1,800
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $250 | $150 | $40 | $80 | $520/mo |
| Standard | $450 | $280 | $80 | $150 | $960/mo |
| Comfort | $900 | $450 | $150 | $300 | $1,800/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Digital nomad hub with low cost of living, temples, and mountain scenery
Internet: 45 Mbps
Safety: 4.2/5
Nomad score: 4.7/5