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Chiang Mai vs London

Chiang Mai runs about 327% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,102 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
Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
Chiang Mai monthly
$948
Index 15 (NYC = 100)
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+327%
London relative to Chiang Mai
Rent gap
$2,220
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Chiang MaiLondon
  • Housing
    Housing: Chiang Mai $380, London $2,600. Cheaper in Chiang Mai.
  • Food
    Food: Chiang Mai $300, London $617. Cheaper in Chiang Mai.
  • Transport
    Transport: Chiang Mai $35, London $282. Cheaper in Chiang Mai.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Chiang Mai $91, London $267. Cheaper in Chiang Mai.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Chiang Mai $14, London $8.03. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Chiang Mai $87, London $169. Cheaper in Chiang Mai.
  • Other
    Other: Chiang Mai $42, London $107. Cheaper in Chiang Mai.
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 MaiLondon
Cost
Total monthly cost948 USD✓4,050 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)15✓63
Housing380 USD✓2,600 USD
Utilities91 USD✓267 USD
Food300 USD✓617 USD
Transport35 USD✓282 USD
Healthcare14 USD8 USD✓
Lifestyle87 USD✓169 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,510 USD✓5,953 USD
Effective tax + social rate21.9%✓28.6%
Left over each month5,562 USD✓1,902 USD
Average local net salary600 USD3,600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre380 USD✓2,600 USD
3-bed rent, city centre850 USD✓5,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,000 USD✓15,000 USD
Quality of life
Safety76/100✓66/100
Healthcare64/10084/100✓
Air quality28/10060/100✓
Public transport20/10092/100✓
Walkability52/10090/100✓
English proficiency38/100100/100✓
Nightlife72/10094/100✓
Family friendliness72/10072/100
Median broadband180 Mbps✓90 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature26°C12°C✓
Summer high36°C23°C✓
Winter low14°C✓3°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓1,480 h
Annual rainfall1150 mm600 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach accessNone nearby90 min✓
CurrencyTHBGBP
Time zoneAsia/BangkokEurope/London

Chiang Mai runs about 327% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,102 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Chiang Mai or London cheaper?

Chiang Mai runs about 327% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 3,102 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,510 a month in Chiang Mai and $5,953 in London, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

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

Chiang Mai scores 76/100 on safety and 64/100 on healthcare; London scores 66 and 84. Chiang Mai averages 26°C against 12°C in London.