Chiang Mai vs Lahore Cost of Living
Chiang Mai (Thailand) · Overall index 26.0 — Lahore (Pakistan) · Overall index 17.9
Summary
- Overall, Lahore is 31% cheaper than Chiang Mai.
- Dining out in Lahore is 37% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
- Transport in Lahore is 37% cheaper than in Chiang Mai.
| Item | Chiang Mai | Lahore | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -34% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $477 | $299 | -37% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $325 | $198 | -39% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $805 | $579 | -28% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $542 | $365 | -33% |
| Groceries | -29% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.53 | $0.36 | -32% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.44 | $1.09 | -24% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.68 | $1.29 | -23% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.78 | $1.16 | -35% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.79 | $3.91 | -18% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.84 | $3.56 | -26% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.72 | $4.76 | -29% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.14 | $1.31 | -39% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.79 | $0.58 | -27% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.82 | $1.28 | -30% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.21 | $1.29 | -42% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.07 | $0.74 | -31% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $0.65 | -31% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.93 | $0.73 | -22% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 | $0.56 | -36% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.67 | $4.38 | -23% |
| Transport | -37% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.71 | $0.5 | -30% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $38.2 | $21.9 | -43% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.11 | $0.69 | -38% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.56 | $0.34 | -39% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.29 | $0.19 | -34% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,510 | $5,393 | -37% |
| Dining out | -37% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.98 | $4.92 | -30% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $40 | $24.9 | -38% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.87 | $2.38 | -39% |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $0.99 | -39% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.9 | $0.56 | -38% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.41 | $1.52 | -37% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.63 | $1.5 | -43% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.64 | $0.41 | -36% |
| Telecom | -21% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $19.6 | -21% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $26.6 | $20.3 | -24% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.1 | -33% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.1 | $5.58 | -9% |
| Utilities & household | -31% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $67.6 | $44.9 | -34% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.05 | -37% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.58 | $1.22 | -23% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.56 | $0.37 | -34% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.03 | $5.47 | -32% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $32.5 | $21.2 | -35% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.4 | $3.78 | -41% |
| Men's haircut | $10.6 | $8.06 | -24% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.66 | $6.96 | -28% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $810 | $598 | -26% |
3,386 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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