Chiang Rai travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Chiang Rai

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chiang Rai for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 17 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 3.5 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 401* (14364 ฿)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 30 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 9 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1127* (40446 ฿)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 51 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1975* (70882 ฿)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Chiang Rai compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Chiang Rai in 2024 is 57% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chiang Rai in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Chiang Rai by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chiang Rai

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Chiang Rai is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.4/person
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 7/person
($ 6.3 to $ 21)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 3.4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 2 to $ 4.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.5/cup
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chiang Rai

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Chiang Rai is 72% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 41/night
($ 2.2 to $ 981)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 138
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 24/night
($ 8.7 to $ 115)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 35/night
($ 14 to $ 127)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 29 to $ 171)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 212/night
($ 96 to $ 543)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 523
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 27/month
($ 8.7 to $ 212)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 49/month
($ 12 to $ 423)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 63/month
($ 16 to $ 562)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 34/month
($ 19 to $ 231)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227
Family room
Family room
$ 121/month
($ 24 to $ 520)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 192

Supermarket food budget in Chiang Rai

On average, the price of supermarket food in Chiang Rai is 58% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.8)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.6)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.3)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 4.2)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chiang Rai

On average, the price of transport in Chiang Rai is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.3/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 80)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Chiang Rai

On average, budget for leisure activities in Chiang Rai is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 7.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 1.4/hr
( $ 1.4)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chiang Rai

On average, shopping budget in Chiang Rai is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.4/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 4.5)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 15 to $ 113)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 23
($ 13 to $ 57)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bangkok
Sydney → Bangkok
Sydney → Bangkok
$ 706
(fair price: $ 541)
Melbourne → Bangkok
Melbourne → Bangkok
Melbourne → Bangkok
$ 678
(fair price: $ 551)
Los Angeles → Bangkok
Los Angeles  → Bangkok
Los Angeles  → Bangkok
$ 1027
(fair price: $ 924)
New York City → Bangkok
New York City → Bangkok
New York City → Bangkok
$ 1115
(fair price: $ 977)
London → Bangkok
London → Bangkok
London → Bangkok
$ 784
(fair price: $ 658)
Manchester → Bangkok
Manchester → Bangkok
Manchester → Bangkok
$ 834
(fair price: $ 725)




About this information on the cost of living in Chiang Rai

The information about the cost of living in Chiang Rai shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Chiang Rai was updated on 16-03-2024.

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