Thailand
Highlights for now. The longer Chiang Mai notes are still being written.
Estimates for 2026-Q2 · USD/month
1-Bed Rent
$500
$350–$850
Dining Out
$250
per month
Groceries
$180
per month
Coworking
$150
desk/month
Estimated monthly total
Rent + dining + groceries + transport + utilities
$1,060
South of town. More space, houses, and a ride in. People who want a garden rather than Nimman look here.
The cafe and condo grid west of the old city, by the university. The default long-stay base for remote workers. You can do a week on foot and a Grab.
The square inside the moat. Temples, walkable days, and tourist evenings. A fine month. A louder year than the photos.
Local neighbourhood with good value housing. Growing expat presence.
Scores on a 1–10 scale, based on our research and resident input.