Cost of Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Last updated on Feb 11, 2022

Summary: What is the cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand? Expats, digital nomads and retirees living in Chiang Mai talk about the general living costs, the cost of housing and health insurance.

Is the cost of living in Chiang Mai high?

We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Chiang Mai, they wrote:

"I think one person can live comfortably in Chiang Mai for between $1000-2000/month," remarked another in Chiang Mai.

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