Thailand
Chiang
Mai
7.0/10
Overview
This page brings together key travel info to help you get oriented quickly.
Explore the cost of living in different areas, find practical tips, discover helpful apps and services, and get a feel for local customs before you arrive.
New details are being added regularly to keep it as useful as possible.
Cost Of Living
👤 Single Nomad incl. Rent
$1,595.68 per month
👨👩👧👦 Expat Family of Four incl. Rent
$4,153.78 per month
🍽️ Cheap Meal for 1
$2.03
🍽️ 3-Course Dinner for 2
$19.50
🍺 Domestic Beer at a Bar
$2.26 0.5 liter draught
💧 Bottle of Water
$0.52 1.5 liter bottle
☕ Cappuccino
$1.92 regular
🏠 1-Bedroom Rental in City Center
$443.20 per month
🏠 1-Bedroom Rental outside City Center
$250.84 per month
🏢 3-Bedroom Rental in City Center
$838.01 per month
🏢 3-Bedroom Rental outside City Center
$495.52 per month
Demographics
👥 Metro Population
1,228,770 people
🗣️ Languages
Thai 90%, English 5%, Other 5%
🫱🏻🫲🏽 Ethnicities
Thai 80%, Hill Tribes 15%, Other 5%
⛪ Religions
Buddhist 90%, Christian 5%, Other 5%
Mobile & Internet
📱 Best Mobile Carrier
AIS
💻 Average Fixed Broadband Speed
272.65 mbps
💻 Average Mobile Internet Speed
135.17 mbps
💻 Home Internet Plan
$19.12 60+ mbps, unlimited data
📱 Mobile Plan w/Calls & 10GB+ Data
$13.20 per month
Money
💵 Local Currency
THB
📈 Inflation Rate
2.85 %
📈 Real GDP Per Capita (PPP)
20,679.12 per year
Transport
✈️ Best Domestic Airline
Thai Airways
🚕 Best Ride Sharing App
Grab
⛽ Cost of Gasoline
$1.30 1 liter
Traveler Information
🌐 Time Zone
Asia/Bangkok
🌞 Days of Rain Per Year
119
🚰 Tap Water Drinkability
Do Not Drink
🔌 Power Outlet
Type A 
Type B 
Type C ⚡ Voltage / Frequency
220V, 50Hz
💰 Expected Tipping
10.00 %
👥 Annual Visitors
10,000,000