Living in Chiang MaiPractical Life
Cost of Living in Chiang Mai
A realistic monthly budget for rent, utilities, food and getting around Chiang Mai.
KESORN Editorial Team6 min readLast reviewed: June 2026
Chiang Mai remains one of Thailand's more affordable cities. Housing is the biggest variable — a city-centre condo and a suburban house sit at very different price points — so we break the budget down by lifestyle.
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