Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Chiang Mai are 26.6% higher than in Chiang Rai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chiang Mai are 12.0% higher than in Chiang Rai | |
| Groceries Prices in Chiang Mai are 10.6% higher than in Chiang Rai | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 ฿ | 60.00 ฿ | +20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 500.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | +20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 60.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | +33.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | 120.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 53.75 ฿ | 56.90 ฿ | +5.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 17.50 ฿ | 19.75 ฿ | +12.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.50 ฿ | 11.63 ฿ | +10.8 % |
Markets | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 207.08 ฿ | 207.08 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 40.39 ฿ | 43.32 ฿ | +7.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 14.36 ฿ | 18.35 ฿ | +27.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 55.33 ฿ | 67.00 ฿ | +21.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 272.16 ฿ | 272.16 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 40.14 ฿ | 40.14 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 170.10 ฿ | 176.70 ฿ | +3.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 35.53 ฿ | 40.71 ฿ | +14.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 14.36 ฿ | 18.97 ฿ | +32.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 18.90 ฿ | 24.30 ฿ | +28.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 10.58 ฿ | 26.93 ฿ | +154.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 20.41 ฿ | 21.38 ฿ | +4.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 13.61 ฿ | 18.71 ฿ | +37.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 28.57 ฿ | 28.57 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13.67 ฿ | 17.56 ฿ | +28.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 450.00 ฿ | 500.00 ฿ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.94 ฿ | 62.94 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 116.11 ฿ | 116.11 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 120.00 ฿ | 140.00 ฿ | +16.7 % |
Transportation | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 25.00 ฿ | 30.00 ฿ | +20.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,000.00 ฿ | 800.00 ฿ | -20.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ฿ | 40.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 72.42 ฿ | 72.42 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 155.38 ฿ | 155.38 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 660,000.00 ฿ | 725,000.00 ฿ | +9.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 802,000.00 ฿ | 802,000.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,550.00 ฿ | 1,932.38 ฿ | +24.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 457.92 ฿ | 457.92 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 483.17 ฿ | 673.29 ฿ | +39.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 975.00 ฿ | 1,289.11 ฿ | +32.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | ? | 233.33 ฿ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 140.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +42.9 % |
Childcare | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 15,833.33 ฿ | 15,833.33 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 250,000.00 ฿ | 390,500.00 ฿ | +56.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,800.00 ฿ | 1,800.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 800.00 ฿ | 1,058.33 ฿ | +32.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,600.00 ฿ | 3,000.00 ฿ | +15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,200.00 ฿ | 2,200.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,333.33 ฿ | 14,100.00 ฿ | +92.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 4,125.00 ฿ | 8,205.88 ฿ | +98.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 24,000.00 ฿ | 25,750.00 ฿ | +7.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 14,333.33 ฿ | 15,000.00 ฿ | +4.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 6,851.54 ฿ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 4,714.79 ฿ | |
Salaries And Financing | Chiang Rai Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 11,166.67 ฿ | 18,900.00 ฿ | +69.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.12 | 5.12 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | March 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 9 | 56 |
Cities near Chiang Rai: | Cost of Living in Lampang | 108.52 miles |
| Cost of Living in Chiang Mai | 139.44 miles |
Cities near Chiang Mai: | Cost of Living in Chiang Rai | 144.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Phitsanulok | 242.68 miles |