Chiang Mai pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Chiang Mai

Median prices travelers actually see in Chiang Mai, in local THB and US dollars (updated 2015-07-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.

Typical prices in Chiang Mai by category

CategoryTypical (THB)Typical (USD)
Attractions250.00 THB$8.00
Lodging600.00 THB$19.20
Drink110.00 THB$3.52
Food93.00 THB$2.96
Shopping150.00 THB$4.80

What things cost in Chiang Mai

ItemPrice
child650.00 THB · $20.80
Zoo Ticket350.00 THB · $10.93
No admission Small beer100.00 THB · $3.20
doppio ristretto89.00 THB · $2.85
Thai tea cake65.00 THB · $2.08
nightly dinner cruise departing110.00 THB · $3.52
glass and baht195.00 THB · $6.24
Hostel dorm bed100.00 THB · $3.20
double fan room200.00 THB · $6.40
Baan Na Na · stay100.00 THB · $3.20
most main dishes80.00 THB · $2.56
Guan Im Vegan Restaurant · meal30.00 THB · $0.96
kôw soy noodle soup160.00 THB · $5.12
ban enforced by fines4,000.00 THB · $128.03

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiang Mai expensive for travelers?
Chiang Mai prices below show typical (median) costs by category in THB and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
How much does food cost in Chiang Mai?
See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Chiang Mai.

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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.