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Chiang Mai

Thailand

Cost of Living in Chiang Mai

Comprehensive breakdown of living costs, rent prices, and quality of life metrics

Overall Ranking

Global Rank
#335
Cost of Living Index
31.1
Quality of Life
148.4

Cost Breakdown

Rent Index
9.7
Groceries Index
39.7
Restaurant Index
19
Local Purchasing Power
70.3

Housing & Property

Cost of Living + Rent Index
21.8
Property Price to Income Ratio
10.5

Safety & Healthcare

Safety Index
77.8
Crime Index
22.2
Healthcare Index
85

Environment & Transportation

Pollution Index
77.8
Climate Index
75.9
Traffic Index
115.9
Data last updated: 2025-07-05T00:00:00.000Z

Understanding the Indices:

  • • Cost indices: Lower values indicate lower costs (better for budget)
  • • Quality indices: Higher values indicate better quality/safety
  • • Rank: Lower numbers indicate better overall affordability