TH
Chiang Rai
Nomad score
6.5 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$1,441
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
26° / 15°
high / low, °CAbout Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai, Thailand is a calm, affordable base for digital nomads 🌿💻 It offers a slower pace than Chiang Mai, low living costs, cozy cafés, and a relaxed local vibe. Great for focused work, weekend nature trips, and a quieter lifestyle. Internet is generally solid in the city, though the nomad scene is smaller.
Regions
Through the year
Best in January (72) · now 67
J 72
F 72
M 72
A 72
M 63
J 62
J 62
A 60
S 62
O 62
N 67
D 71
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $258.91 per month |
| Coworking Space | $106.61 per month |
| Coffee | $1.98 per cup |
| Beer | $2.59 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.83 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $18.28 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $13.71 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $19.49 per month |
Other cities in Thailand
| # | City | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiang Mai | $1,348 | 7.7 | Compare |
| 2 | Bangkok | $1,988 | 7.5 | Compare |
| 3 | Phuket | $2,245 | 7.3 | Compare |
| 4 | Koh Phangan | $2,513 | 7.1 | Compare |
Nearby destinations
| # | City | Country | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiang Dao | TH
Thailand |
$1,429 | 5.9 | Compare |
| 2 | Chiang Mai | TH
Thailand |
$1,348 | 7.7 | Compare |
| 3 | Pai | TH
Thailand |
$1,502 | 6.6 | Compare |
| 4 | Nan | TH
Thailand |
$1,205 | 5.9 | Compare |