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Naypyidaw vs Mae Hong Son

Naypyidaw, Myanmar compared with Mae Hong Son, Thailand: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Country Myanmar Thailand
Nomad score 3.5 / 10 5.7 / 10
Cost of living $2,227 / mo $1,346 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 33° / 25°C 33° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 84 Moderate 44 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Average high 31.7°C 32°C
Average low 22°C 21.2°C
Precipitation 240 mm / mo 185 mm / mo
Sunshine 292 h / mo 293 h / mo
Humidity 75% 76%
Rain days 15.2 / mo 14.5 / mo
Wind speed 12.3 km/h 8.6 km/h

MM Naypyidaw · average high by month

TH Mae Hong Son · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
US AQI 84 44
PM2.5 14.2 µg/m³ 9.1 µg/m³
PM10 15.4 µg/m³ 10.4 µg/m³
Ozone 89 µg/m³ 72 µg/m³
UV index 8.6 8.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.8 2.0
Local Payment Services 2.4 4.9
Startup Scene 1.2 1.8

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Air Conditioning 6.1 5.8
Green Spaces 5.8 8.3
Natural Disaster Risk 4.3 5.7
Noise Pollution 7.1 7.0
Seasonal Variety 2.5 4.0
Weather 2.9 4.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Mobile Network Coverage 6.1 6.8
Power Grid Reliability 4.7 6.4
Public WiFi Availability 2.6 3.4
VPN Reliability 4.0 7.1

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Accommodation Cost 8.1 8.1
Cost of Living 6.9 8.1
Currency Stability 1.7 7.6
Entertainment Cost 6.9 7.4
Food & Groceries 8.2 8.1
Gym Membership Cost 6.9 7.1
Transportation Cost 8.2 7.5

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Culture 4.3 7.4
Indoors Fun 2.8 3.3
Language Learning Opportunities 3.4 4.0
Local Experiences & Tours 3.4 7.4
Nightlife 2.0 2.8
Outdoors & Nature 5.8 9.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.5 1.4
Nomad Friendly 1.3 3.7
Online Community Presence 0.6 1.9

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Cafes with WiFi 2.1 4.4
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.0 1.9
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.0 3.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.7 2.3
Internet Speed 4.5 6.4
Local SIM Card Availability 4.6 7.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Fitness Facilities 3.1 3.7
Food Scene 3.1 5.8
Healthy Food Options 2.4 4.9
Yoga Studios 1.2 3.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Healthcare 3.8 5.4
Healthcare Affordability 7.8 8.8
Healthcare Quality 3.1 4.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.1 6.1
Ease of Business Registration 1.3 3.6
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.3 4.1
Freedom of Speech 0.7 4.4
Political Stability 0.8 5.8
Tax Friendliness 2.7 6.5
Visa Ease 2.2 7.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Air Quality 5.2 5.5
Cleanliness 5.8 6.8
Environmental Quality 5.5 8.3
Family Friendly 3.7 6.3
Language Barrier 2.4 4.3
Work-Life Balance 3.6 7.9

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Female Friendly 2.8 7.9
Racial Tolerance 2.6 7.4
Safety 2.2 8.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Airport Connectivity 3.9 3.7
Cycling 2.7 5.0
Intercity Travel Options 4.5 4.0
Public Transit 2.0 2.3
Ride-sharing Services 2.0 1.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.8 7.3
Walkability 1.7 6.4

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Coworking Quality 1.3 2.0
Freelance Ecosystem 1.8 2.2
Networking Opportunities 1.8 2.6
Remote Job Opportunities 1.8 2.6
Time Zone Favorability 6.1 6.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Jeans $69 per pair $37 per pair
Summer Dress $45 per dress $20 per dress
Running Shoes $181 per pair $85 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Dining Out $57 per month $107 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Cinema Ticket $4.76 per ticket $5.48 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Coffee $3.10 per cup $1.68 per cup
Beer $2.62 per pint $2.28 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.05 per meal $1.52 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $52 per meal $20 per meal
Fast Food Combo $10 per meal $6.40 per meal
Apples $7.15 per kg $2.59 per kg
Bread $2.14 per loaf $1.37 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.57 per bottle $0.49 per bottle
Milk $4.29 per liter $1.89 per liter
Rice $2.76 per kg $1.16 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $5.03 per kg
Beef $23 per kg $10 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $31 per bottle $21 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Groceries $191 per month $128 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Health Insurance $7.15 per month $15 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Doctor Visit (GP) $21 per visit $18 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $5.72 per purchase $4.57 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Housing $214 per month $137 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $405 per month $198 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,143 per month $442 per month
Coworking Space $214 per month $97 per month
Coliving Space $310 per month $289 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Internet & Mobile $12 per month $14 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Leisure Activities $19 per month $24 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Haircut $7.15 per visit $6.09 per visit
Laundry $3.10 per kg $1.52 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Mobile Plan $8.58 per month $14 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $19 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $7.15 one-time $9.11 one-time
Gym Membership $57 per month $34 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $7.62 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Transportation $29 per month $55 per month
Taxi Start $1.67 per trip $1.83 per trip
Taxi per km $1.19 per km $0.61 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $26 per month $24 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.53 per trip $3.66 per trip
Gasoline $2.00 per liter $1.29 per liter
Scooter Rental $17 per month $7.62 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MM Naypyidaw TH Mae Hong Son
Utilities $21 per month $37 per month