At a glance
 TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,471 / mo | $2,041 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 33° / 25°C | 32° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 37 Good | 81 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 2 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 32.6°C | 30.5°C |
| Average low | 24°C | 21.4°C |
| Precipitation | 126 mm / mo | 184 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 293 h / mo | 302 h / mo |
| Humidity | 73% | 74% |
| Rain days | 15.2 / mo | 14.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.6 km/h | 9.3 km/h |
TH
Phetchaburi · average high by month
J 31
F 33
M 34
A 35
M 34
J 34
J 33
A 33
S 32
O 31
N 31
D 31
TH
Chiang Mai · average high by month
J 27
F 30
M 34
A 35
M 33
J 31
J 30
A 30
S 30
O 30
N 29
D 28
Air quality
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 37 | 81 |
| PM2.5 | 6.8 µg/m³ | 12.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 7.2 µg/m³ | 14.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 122 µg/m³ | 109 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 8.9 | 9.5 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.3 | 5.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.7 | 7.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 6.0 | 6.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 4.7 |
| Weather | 7.1 | 5.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.9 | 8.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Currency Stability | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 8.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.3 | 8.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.8 | 7.1 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.6 | 7.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Nightlife | 3.7 | 6.9 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 8.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.7 | 9.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.1 | 9.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.3 | 8.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.7 | 9.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.3 | 9.3 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.2 | 9.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 9.6 |
| Internet Speed | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.5 | 9.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Phetchaburi
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Chiang Mai
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.4 | 8.2 |
| Food Scene | 7.3 | 9.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.2 | 8.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.6 | 8.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.5 | 7.9 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Political Stability | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Visa Ease | 7.0 | 7.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Cleanliness | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.9 | 7.2 |
| Language Barrier | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.9 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 8.2 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.8 | 7.4 |
| Cycling | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.3 | 7.0 |
| Public Transit | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.1 | 7.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.3 | 9.2 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 6.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 3.0 | 8.4 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.4 | 7.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.5 | 8.9 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.4 | 5.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Jeans | $43 per pair | $55 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $20 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $85 per pair | $88 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Dining Out | $85 per month | $91 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.48 per ticket | $7.31 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Coffee | $1.98 per cup | $2.28 per cup |
| Beer | $2.59 per pint | $2.74 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.83 per meal | $1.83 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $23 per meal | $27 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.40 per meal | $6.70 per meal |
| Apples | $2.89 per kg | $2.89 per kg |
| Bread | $1.37 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.49 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.77 per liter | $3.20 per liter |
| Rice | $1.28 per kg | $1.37 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.33 per kg | $5.64 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $13 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $23 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Groceries | $128 per month | $137 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $0.00 per month | $15 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $26 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.48 per purchase | $4.57 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Housing | $137 per month | $168 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $198 per month | $442 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $503 per month | $853 per month |
| Coworking Space | $116 per month | $116 per month |
| Coliving Space | $289 per month | $594 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Internet & Mobile | $14 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $24 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Haircut | $9.14 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.52 per kg | $1.83 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $19 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.11 one-time | $15 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $37 per month | $49 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $11 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Transportation | $46 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.22 per trip | $1.52 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.37 per km | $0.37 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $24 per month | $27 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.35 per trip | $3.66 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.26 per liter | $1.20 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.62 per month | $107 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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TH
Phetchaburi
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TH
Chiang Mai
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| Utilities | $37 per month | $37 per month |