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Chiang Mai Cost of Living: Prices, Rent and Daily Expenses

Chiang Mai is a large city in northern Thailand and one of Southeast Asia’s best-known digital nomad hubs. It offers a relaxed pace, strong café-and-co-working scene, and easy access to temples and nearby mountains. This page breaks down typical living costs in Chiang Mai in THB.

Nomad Hub

Population

1.2M

Local Time

12:01 PM

Asia/Bangkok

Exchange Rate

1 USD = 33.74 THB

Local currency: THB

Continent

Monthly Cost Trends

Feb 26

$1.18K

Mar 26

$1.15K

May 26

$1.34K

Sep 26

$1.33K

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation

$421 – $484

THB 14K – THB 15K

33%

One-bedroom apartment

1×

$421 – $484

THB 14K – THB 15K

$421 – $484

THB 14K – THB 15K

Food & Dining

$456 – $505

THB 15K – THB 17K

36%

Street food meal	30×	$2 THB 60 – THB 70	$55 – $63 THB 2K
Mid-range restaurant meal	20×	$9 – $10 THB 300 – THB 325	$182 – $198 THB 6K – THB 7K
Specialty coffee	20×	$2 – $3 THB 58 – THB 100	$35 – $60 THB 1K – THB 2K
Groceries	1×	$184 THB 6K	$184 THB 6K

Work Setup

$138 – $178

THB 5K – THB 6K

12%

Coworking space	1×	$107 – $143 THB 4K – THB 5K	$107 – $143 THB 4K – THB 5K
Home internet	1×	$18 – $20 THB 599 – THB 675	$18 – $20 THB 599 – THB 675
Mobile data plan	1×	$13 – $15 THB 429 – THB 499	$13 – $15 THB 429 – THB 499

Transportation

$137 – $197

THB 5K – THB 7K

12%

Scooter rental	1×	$90 – $149 THB 3K – THB 5K	$90 – $149 THB 3K – THB 5K
Fuel	1×	$34 THB 1K	$34 THB 1K
Ride-hailing	4×	$3 – $4 THB 105 – THB 125	$13 – $15 THB 420 – THB 500

Lifestyle & Recreation

$58 – $68

THB 2K

Gym / yoga membership	1×	$34 – $41 THB 1K	$34 – $41 THB 1K
Massage / spa session	3×	$8 – $9 THB 250 – THB 300	$24 – $28 THB 750 – THB 900

Utilities

$27 – $36

THB 900 – THB 1K

Water	1×	$5 – $6 THB 150 – THB 200	$5 – $6 THB 150 – THB 200
Laundry	1×	$23 – $30 THB 750 – THB 948	$23 – $30 THB 750 – THB 948

Last updated: September 2026 • Based on 4 data points

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