Chiang Mai vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Chiang Mai (Thailand) · Overall index 26.0 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 107% more expensive than Chiang Mai.
- Rent in Tokyo is 184% more expensive than in Chiang Mai.
- Transport in Tokyo is 112% more expensive than in Chiang Mai.
| Item | Chiang Mai | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +184% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $477 | $1,307 | +174% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $325 | $782 | +141% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $805 | $2,737 | +240% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $542 | $1,558 | +187% |
| Groceries | +94% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.53 | $0.87 | +64% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.44 | $2.62 | +82% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.68 | $3.43 | +104% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.78 | $3.26 | +83% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.79 | $9.15 | +91% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.84 | $9.77 | +102% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.72 | $14.2 | +111% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.14 | $3.74 | +75% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.79 | $1.62 | +105% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.82 | $3 | +65% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.21 | $4.44 | +101% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.07 | $2.3 | +115% |
| Onions (1kg) | $0.94 | $2.06 | +119% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.93 | $1.69 | +82% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.87 | $1.8 | +107% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $5.67 | $11.4 | +101% |
| Transport | +112% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.71 | $1.65 | +132% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $38.2 | $75.4 | +97% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.11 | $2.32 | +109% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.56 | $1.23 | +120% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.29 | $0.58 | +100% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,510 | $18,186 | +114% |
| Dining out | +105% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.98 | $13.8 | +98% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $40 | $70.3 | +76% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.87 | $7.88 | +104% |
| Cappuccino | $1.62 | $3.87 | +139% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.9 | $1.65 | +83% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.41 | $4.95 | +105% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.63 | $5.82 | +121% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.64 | $1.35 | +111% |
| Telecom | +86% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $24.9 | $41.5 | +67% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $26.6 | $52.1 | +96% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.26 | +73% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $6.1 | $12.7 | +108% |
| Utilities & household | +89% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $67.6 | $126 | +86% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.08 | $0.15 | +87% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $1.58 | $3.07 | +94% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.56 | $1.05 | +87% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $8.03 | $16.3 | +103% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $32.5 | $62.2 | +91% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.4 | $9.79 | +53% |
| Men's haircut | $10.6 | $23.3 | +120% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $9.66 | $18.8 | +95% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $810 | $1,434 | +77% |
3,187 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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