Chiang Mai ranks 2nd of 6 priced cities in Thailand on cost — $565 a month in essentials, 44% above Chiang Rai, the cheapest. The average net salary of $589 covers that 1.0×. 105 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at tambon level. PM2.5 averages 19.8 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 23°C, May 31°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $277 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $466 |
| Groceries | $91 |
| Dining out | $60 |
| Utilities | $83 |
| Local transport | $54 |
| Essentials / mo | $565 |
| Avg net salary | $589 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $515 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $882 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Chiang Mai, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $2.08 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $19.35 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.73 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.71 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.38 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.72 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.73 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.31 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.82 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.59 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.29 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.09 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.31 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $2.77 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.40 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.47 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.22 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.06 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.46 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.89 |
| Monthly transit pass | $53.58 |
| Taxi start | $1.19 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.55 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.36 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $64.79 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.92 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.07 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $39.02 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.55 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Chiang Mai has 105 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (tambon level). That is the 2nd-highest of 6 Thailand cities we track. Thailand's national figure is 102.5, so Chiang Mai runs 2 above the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.7°C | 24.8°C | 73% | 31% | 13 mm |
| Feb | 24.9°C | 26.8°C | 63% | 18% | 4 mm |
| Mar | 28.5°C | 31.3°C | 57% | 20% | 8 mm |
| Apr | 30.7°C | 34.4°C | 57% | 31% | 30 mm |
| May | 30.9°C | 35.9°C | 65% | 62% | 82 mm |
| Jun | 29.7°C | 35.1°C | 73% | 89% | 122 mm |
| Jul | 29°C | 34.7°C | 77% | 91% | 194 mm |
| Aug | 28.2°C | 34.3°C | 83% | 93% | 245 mm |
| Sep | 28.1°C | 34.3°C | 84% | 84% | 235 mm |
| Oct | 27.2°C | 32.9°C | 84% | 64% | 155 mm |
| Nov | 25.6°C | 30°C | 82% | 42% | 23 mm |
| Dec | 23°C | 25.9°C | 79% | 34% | 9 mm |
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