Q&A

How many foreigners live in Chiang Mai?

How many foreigners live in Chiang Mai?

More than 40,000 foreigners from dozens of countries have settled in Chiang Mai, enjoying a well-established network of services, schools, shops and social circles. English is commonly spoken and plenty of locals have become accustomed to ‘farang’ expectations.

How much money do you need to live in Chiang Mai?

Your baseline cost of living in Thailand is $600 as a baseline minimum for Chiang Mai expats, and more like $750 to live in Bangkok—layer your Thai visa and lifestyle costs on top of these numbers.

How much do you need to retire in Chiang Mai Thailand?

It is easy to live in Chiang Mai on a budget of $2,000 per month. The great part is that not only is it an inexpensive lifestyle, it is also a high-quality one.

How much do you need to live comfortably in Chiang Mai?

Summary about cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Family of four estimated monthly costs are 1,921$ (62,386฿) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 536$ (17,421฿) without rent. Chiang Mai is 58.22% less expensive than New York (without rent).

Who are the expats in Chiang Mai Thailand?

Our latest interview is with Alana, an American entrepreneur, writer, and blogger who has spent the last nine years living in Chiang Mai. Here, she shares what it’s really like to live in Chiang Mai as an expat, from the incredible food to the transient expat community.

Why is Chiang Mai a good place to retire?

Chiang Mai is a great tourist center full of well known shopping areas and activities, and it’s also home to many hidden gems you’ll discover with the help of fellow retirees and expats. The Chiang Mai cost of living is one of the major factors drawing retirees and expats to Chiang Mai.

What did you need to live in Chiang Mai?

On a budget like that we could only afford the essentials – rent, utilities, produce purchased from Thai markets to cook at home or street stall meals, and cheap clothing and home goods from Thai markets.

Is the city of Chiang Mai a city?

On the Chiang Mai expat community: Though one of Thailand’s largest cities after Bangkok, Chiang Mai is really quite small. I don’t consider it to be a city…more of a full town.