Chiang Rai, Thailand 🇹🇭
#394
19.906886, 99.833273
Nomad Score:
71%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$500.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$30.00
$5.00
|
Per day for mobile data and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Per day for basic food supplies |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Per day for local transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$80.00
$250.00
$15.00
|
Per day for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for activities and attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Usually one-time costs for tourists |
| Total |
$475.00
$1,540.00
$75.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$100.00
Average cost for a full-time membership in popular areas.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$3.00
Price for local beer at bars; imported beers are higher.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical cost at local eateries.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
Standard pricing at international fast food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.00
Seasonal variations can affect price.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.50
Cost of a standard loaf of white bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.00
Price for standard brand, may vary slightly by store.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.00
Price for local jasmine rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$3.50
Market rate for fresh chicken fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.00
Price for local cuts; imported beef is higher.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Cost for decent quality wine, varies widely.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.00
Initial fare when starting a trip.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate for additional distance.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$15.00
Cost for unlimited local bus travel.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.20
Current price per liter at gas stations.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.00
Basic plan with sufficient data for daily use.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$25.00
Average cost for high-speed broadband.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$30.00
Monthly fee for a standard local gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$5.00
Hourly rate for renting a court.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.00
Standard price for a regular movie screening.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Average price for a decent pair.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Typical price for casual summer wear.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$50.00
Cost for mid-range athletic shoes.
per pair