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Cost of living in Chiang Mai for remote workers
The classic nomad base: low costs, cafés everywhere. Avoid burning season (Mar to Apr).
Monthly budget
$890/month
Estimate for one person living comfortably, not luxury. Updated 2026-09.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇹🇭 Thailand
- Your visa
- Internet
- 📶 ~230 Mbps (fixed broadband median)
- Local time
- Work overlap
- Plan a meeting →
- Language
- Thai
- Vibe
- affordable nature community
Best months to be in Chiang Mai
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Stay longer with Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Proof of 500,000 THB in savings (about $14,000) · 5-year multiple-entry, up to 180 days per stay (extendable once)