Nomad score
6.5 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$1,441
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
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Weather today
30° / 22°
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 (75) · now 65
J 75
F 75
M 75
A 75
M 66
J 65
J 65
A 63
S 65
O 65
N 68
D 74
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 | $2,041 | 7.9 | Compare |
| 2 | Bangkok | $2,263 | 7.8 | 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 | Pai |  TH
Thailand |
$1,502 | 6.6 | Compare |
| 2 | Chiang Mai | TH
Thailand |
$2,041 | 7.9 | Compare |
| 3 | Nan | TH
Thailand |
$1,205 | 5.9 | Compare |
| 4 | Chiang Dao | TH
Thailand |
$1,429 | 5.9 | Compare |