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Chiang Mai vs Hyderabad

Hyderabad runs about 24% cheaper than Chiang Mai for this household, a difference of 226 USD a month.

View of Chiang Mai City, taken from the top of Doi Suthep Mountain. Image extracted (crop) from Supanut Arunoprayote's original panoramic file. Extracted and edited (crop) under the Creative Commons A
Chiang Mai
$948/month · Thailand
Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0
Aerial view of Durgam cheruvu and Hitech CIty
Hyderabad
$722/month · India
iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chiang Mai monthly
$948
Index 15 (NYC = 100)
Hyderabad monthly
$722
Index 11 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-24%
Hyderabad relative to Chiang Mai
Rent gap
$60
Chiang Mai costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Chiang MaiHyderabad
  • Housing
    Housing: Chiang Mai $380, Hyderabad $320. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Food
    Food: Chiang Mai $300, Hyderabad $232. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Transport
    Transport: Chiang Mai $35, Hyderabad $20. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Chiang Mai $91, Hyderabad $55. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Chiang Mai $14, Hyderabad $6.36. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Chiang Mai $87, Hyderabad $59. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Other
    Other: Chiang Mai $42, Hyderabad $30. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricChiang MaiHyderabad
Cost
Total monthly cost948 USD722 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)1511✓
Housing380 USD320 USD✓
Utilities91 USD55 USD✓
Food300 USD232 USD✓
Transport35 USD20 USD✓
Healthcare14 USD6 USD✓
Lifestyle87 USD59 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,510 USD✓6,137 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.9%✓26.4%
Left over each month5,562 USD✓5,415 USD
Average local net salary600 USD✓560 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre380 USD320 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre850 USD800 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre2,000 USD✓2,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓66/100
Healthcare64/10064/100
Air quality28/100✓26/100
Public transport20/10044/100✓
Walkability52/100✓42/100
English proficiency38/10076/100✓
Nightlife72/10072/100
Family friendliness72/100✓68/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature26°C✓27°C
Summer high36°C✓38°C
Winter low14°C15°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h2,700 h✓
Annual rainfall1150 mm800 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyTHBINR
Time zoneAsia/BangkokAsia/Kolkata

Hyderabad runs about 24% cheaper than Chiang Mai for this household, a difference of 226 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Chiang Mai or Hyderabad cheaper?

Hyderabad runs about 24% cheaper than Chiang Mai for this household, a difference of 226 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Hyderabad compared with Chiang Mai?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,510 a month in Chiang Mai and $6,137 in Hyderabad, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Chiang Mai or Hyderabad?

Chiang Mai scores 76/100 on safety and 64/100 on healthcare; Hyderabad scores 66 and 64. Chiang Mai averages 26°C against 27°C in Hyderabad.