In Chiang Rai, Thailand, living costs about $513 per month for one person and $1545 for a family of four, including rent.
Chiang Rai is 52% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Chiang Rai is 77% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Chiang Rai is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.
Chiang Rai is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The primary driver of costs in Chiang Rai is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living expenses.
Food costs are 31% lower compared to the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport is 62% lower than the European benchmark, offering an economical way to get around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 1.94 $ |
| Dinner | 15.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.54 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.74 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.85 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.36 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.68 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 22.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.2 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.71 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.3 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 26 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 41 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 17.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 124 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 356 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 209 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 602 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,192 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,483 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 448 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.15% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.33 $ |
| Haircut | 4.63 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 486 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,581 $ |