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Hyderabad vs Chiang Mai

Hyderabad runs about 31% cheaper than Chiang Mai for this household, a difference of 226 USD a month.

Aerial view of Durgam cheruvu and Hitech CIty
Hyderabad
$722/month · India
iMahesh · CC BY-SA 4.0
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
Hyderabad monthly
$722
Index 11 (NYC = 100)
Chiang Mai monthly
$948
Index 15 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+31%
Chiang Mai relative to Hyderabad
Rent gap
$60
Chiang Mai costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

HyderabadChiang Mai
  • Housing
    Housing: Hyderabad $320, Chiang Mai $380. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Food
    Food: Hyderabad $232, Chiang Mai $300. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Transport
    Transport: Hyderabad $20, Chiang Mai $35. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Hyderabad $55, Chiang Mai $91. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Hyderabad $6.36, Chiang Mai $14. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Hyderabad $59, Chiang Mai $87. Cheaper in Hyderabad.
  • Other
    Other: Hyderabad $30, Chiang Mai $42. 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

MetricHyderabadChiang Mai
Cost
Total monthly cost722 USD✓948 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)11✓15
Housing320 USD✓380 USD
Utilities55 USD✓91 USD
Food232 USD✓300 USD
Transport20 USD✓35 USD
Healthcare6 USD✓14 USD
Lifestyle59 USD✓87 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr6,137 USD6,510 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate26.4%21.9%✓
Left over each month5,415 USD5,562 USD✓
Average local net salary560 USD600 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre320 USD✓380 USD
3-bed rent, city centre800 USD✓850 USD
Buy price per m², centre2,200 USD2,000 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/10076/100✓
Healthcare64/10064/100
Air quality26/10028/100✓
Public transport44/100✓20/100
Walkability42/10052/100✓
English proficiency76/100✓38/100
Nightlife72/10072/100
Family friendliness68/10072/100✓
Median broadband90 Mbps180 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C26°C✓
Summer high38°C36°C✓
Winter low15°C✓14°C
Sunshine hours per year2,700 h✓2,600 h
Annual rainfall800 mm✓1150 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach accessNone nearbyNone nearby
CurrencyINRTHB
Time zoneAsia/KolkataAsia/Bangkok

Hyderabad runs about 31% cheaper than Chiang Mai for this household, a difference of 226 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Hyderabad or Chiang Mai cheaper?

Hyderabad runs about 31% cheaper than Chiang Mai for this household, a difference of 226 USD a month.

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

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

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

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