Cost of Living in Chiang Mai Thailand | 2023 FULL Breakdown (NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED)

In this video I’m going to show you the real cost of living in Chiang Mai Thailand for 2023. We will do a full breakdown of housing costs, food costs, visa for Thailand and more.
Cost of Living in Chiang Mai Thailand | 2023 FULL Breakdown
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[@DianHuang]

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[@thisorthatquizzler]

As someone who has lived in Chiang Mai for 5 years I can say there are many cheaper options if you want to be within 20mins of the city. I pay 10k ($275US) for a 3 bed house and I bought my motorbike second hand for 13k ($360US) after my 1st year as I got fed up with songthaews (red taxi trucks) and grab fares. If you are planning on living here long term buy a motorbike rather than spend 2-3k per month, I got my return on the bike after 6 months and even with repairs and servicing it's still great value (btw here labor for repairs is very cheap example: replacing oil and failed tail light, $12US) If you don't drink, smoke and party you can get by quite nicely on about $750US per month, not including visas and any associated costs.

[@DianHuang]

Thanks for the tips!

[@thisorthatquizzler]

@@DianHuang Welcome! Anything else you need to know from a long term resident, please ask

[@thisorthatquizzler]

@@Rudy1150 thanks for the question. I bought it from Facebook, I don't know much about bikes (I bought a scooter Honda click) so I took a chance, had a quick test ride and bought it. Most bikes are cheap and reliable and if you take reasonable care of them should not cost you more than around $50 a year to keep them in good shape

[@johnny_bravo9990]

What bike is that

[@thisorthatquizzler]

@@johnny_bravo9990 Honda click, just a cheap runaround

[@yvngsoto2603]

Great breakdown! Thank you for this

[@philbland]

Super helpful 🙏🏻 might see you around town in Jan 😁👍🏻

[@philipgordon6626]

Great vlog packed with wonderful info

[@moneytycoonfx]

nice content with value info . tks

[@thailersawesomechannel0509]

Nice content.. thanks for sharing..

[@sasancohen]

thanks for the good info

[@rizvinassar]

thanks very help full video

[@jomontanee]

0:57 Awwww that elephant is too adorable and sweet!!!❤❤❤

[@saleemakhtar87]

Nice vlog, useful information, enjoyed from Toronto Canada, keep smiling ❤

[@DianHuang]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful ☺️

[@saleemakhtar87]

@@DianHuang Yes very useful, looking @ Chiang Mai for retirement, keep smiling 💕

[@ladysumyat2928]

It is really helpful.Thanks Sis.

[@DianHuang]

Glad you found it useful ☺️

[@stevens818]

Thanks for the Video! I live in Saraphi, and while I do shop at Marko, I never knew they had a food service location where I could buy in bulk. Thanks so much and I'll check it out

[@mrbHanoi]

Makro

[@ianpatrick23]

Thank you for such a great detailed breakdown of the cost-of-living expenses

[@DianHuang]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ChimpsAI]

Thank you so much for sharing you cost of living! Chiang Mai seems like a nice modern but affordable city.

[@mosqutio88]

Damn, this is a thorough analysis! I love it! You just got a new subscriber from the US. I achieved FIRE at 31 and am thinking about moving to CM. :)

[@DianHuang]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful ☺️ and you’ll love Chiang Mai

[@luislozada1066]

Good city to visit and live.I will visit Chiang Mai when I go to Thailand soon.thank you for the information. 👍👍✈️😃

[@DianHuang]

You’ll love Chiang Mai ☺️ hope you’ll have a great trip!

[@sarahcoffey4216]

Thank you for the info & your video!:) it’s helpful. I don’t know how much those items are in usa money though from bot

[@DianHuang]

Thanks for watching! I converted everything in usd in the end of the video so if you want to see the details you can watch it there 🥰

[@411sponge72]

Its about 35.50 baht for 1 USD as of now

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Visa run used to be very popular decades ago, but few foreigners do it nowadays unless they want a change of scenes, going out to enjoy a day trip.

[@marklikesit4523]

You seem very postive and happy with your decision to move to Chiang Mai. I've been living in Banglok a year and did visit chain mail it's a nice escape however I think the air is very bad at the start of the year, which I wouldn't like as I like to run outside. Did you visit any of the mountain areas? They are very nice, I enjoyed going to the temples and villages on a scooter.

[@megahern8467]

Thank you so much! I'd love to know more about the villa you rented earlier -- what is it, and what neighborhood/location? Thanks! :)

[@carefulconsumer8682]

Thanks.

[@isiridej]

nice!

[@turningpointaustralia9531]

Great video ................. 2024 I am planning to buy 4x4 then drive right through Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore & Vietnam ....

[@DianHuang]

Goodluck! ✨

[@onelovesmokeshop7834]

👍👍👍🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️ helpful 😍

[@dorothyadr155]

hi dian thank you for all the information you give here so informative, i will go to chiang mai in june and i wanna know for transportation you rent a bike for a month is there any deposite or something for guarantee as well? because i did some research in chiang mai mostly if we want to rent a bike we should left our passpor as guarantee is it true? i kinda unconvinced for that

[@DianHuang]

You don’t have to leave your passport there. Most places accept cash deposit :)

[@ezellmclilly8128]

I am planning a retirement move next year to Pattaya, I have friends there, but after viewing your VDO, Chaing Mai is swaying my plans.

[@bonnies6963]

You might want to seriously think about burning season.

[@lostboi3974]

​@distributionmariposa Chang Mai sounds great but burning season makes me think about Jomtien

[@roberthornbrook8374]

Good video and really realistic all these foreigners say you need 2000 US dollars but Americans can exaggerate

[@STANDREWSBEACH]

Great info 👍 Can you provide any additional information or local websites on how you obtain places to rent for 1-2-3 months periods Also any particular cell phone carrier Thanks

[@DianHuang]

I use Airbnb to book all the accommodations and DTAC for the phone provider :)

[@mmaranta785]

Can you buy a one way airplane ticket to Thailand and then get 90 day extension and then book return flight?

[@southEastLife121]

i like your video cheer up

[@doggysolution3489]

hi, nice video. yes i am thinking of moving to chiangmai to live for retirement, not sure if it will be cheaper comparing bali to chiangmai, would appreciate your kind advice.

[@DianHuang]

From my experience, Chiang Mai is relatively cheaper compared to Bali

[@justtiredthings]

​@DianHuang how much cheaper would you say? I'm interested in both

[@pavolhlavaty2538]

Beautiful girl :) She exudes incredibly positive energy. I'm having a better day now. Thank you very much

[@bonnies6963]

That's all you got out of this?

[@Joe-mz6dc]

@bonnies6963 he's probably horny lol

[@rifahnawar9014]

Very helpful video! One question though: is the accommodation cost only for a month or for 3 months?

[@DianHuang]

Hi, thanks for watching. The accommodation cost is per month 🥰 i recently stayed in Santhitham area and accommodation there is slightly more affordable than Nimman area

[@MichaelKloby-el4jw]

What types of transportation is available and cost please

[@borneotrades]

Ibu, how much cost to live in Bali.? Terima kasih.

[@777Youchi]

Realistic cost of living all these expat’s swear you need $2,000 minimum to live 🤨 Love the basic life It’s so simple and humble ❤️ God Bless you this was very encouraging I leave to Jomtien from USA on the 3rd under $1,000 is very possible SUBSCRIBED 🎥

[@bonnies6963]

Just because it's possible doesn't mean you're going to enjoy it. Perhaps we want to enjoy our lives in a way that suits us.

[@777Youchi]

@@bonnies6963 really because I had less than $1,000 this month due to school and wifi for a year and I really am enjoying life right now I come from a very poor lifestyle so noodles everyday is okay for me 😂❤️

[@DerrickWeil]

​@@bonnies6963not everyone lives the same or wants to, a budget is just that you live with in your mean, being in Thailand does not change that. Many live under $2000 a month, in reality girls and drinking make up most of that 2000

[@JB-zp1xt]

what about health insurance? very informative video thank you :)

[@DianHuang]

For health insurance, you can check out the link on my description box :) that’s the health insurance I’ve been using while traveling cause they’re very responsive

[@SeanDollwet]

Chiang mai looks great 💪

[@DianHuang]

Yeah love it here so far ☺️

[@EvralTatum-Mcfield-ov2mi]

Not bad, for les than $800 a month and you are not struggling, like other vloggers imply, that you are suffering if you don't have more than a $1000 a month!!@@DianHuang

[@kalyasiri]

Dian....you are Indonesian right ? I am Indonesian lived in chonburi for 8 years. Saya pernah ke Chiang mai 2 kali. Di Chiang mai banyak cafe yg view nya bagus banget....don't skip

[@DianHuang]

Hi, iyaa 🥰 makasii, iya betah disini. Sempat dgr soal chonburi jg, mudah2an bsa visit ksana :)

[@nickvannakone8274]

Hello Dian, I have been in Chiang Mai for a month now. I am currently paying week by week in a 3 star hotel which isn't bad but I would like to move into a unit similar to that of your one in the video with a laundry and kitchen. Where is that and how much is it per month -please.

[@DianHuang]

The unit is in Palm Spring Nimman, as for the cost I booked it from Airbnb so you can check it there ☺️

[@user-th2hc7tb9k]

Hello good information, I'm thinking of going to chang mia for a month or 2 do you have agent that you can recommend?

[@DianHuang]

I didn’t use an agent before. Just found it on airbnb :)

[@yassircadersaib7371]

To rent a motorcycle as a foreigner do they keep your passport ?

[@jazzlayla]

Chiang Mai looks interesting

[@Joe-mz6dc]

It looks great but watch out for the burning season.

[@NITBAN]

But how do you share a single bedroom condo unless with a significant other?

[@dmgphotographyfilms6454]

I know exactly where this condo is at 25k baht is Because of the airbnb. those same units are a lot more affordable if you were staying longer and did a regular 6 month or 12 month lease..

[@DianHuang]

Yeah heard about this :( unfortunately i was staying only for a month to see how life is in Chiang Mai and i love it so might go back soon 🤍

[@user-ly2wx3cl8x]

Thailand is a Paradise for Foreigner 😄

[@cezz1105]

😍

[@illfreakynana]

What do you need to rent a motorbike ? do you need a licence or passport? how do you make monthly payments? do you wire them each month or have to go back to the rental store?

[@DianHuang]

You just need to show them your passport. Payment wise, you can pay with cash or wire them

[@darwinjina]

Rental shops usually won't check if you have license

[@user-pf2fz8bv6u]

what is the name of the villa?

[@cristianchan5402]

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[@roygoad2870]

I believe Chiang Rai is a little cheaper than Chiang Mai, especially accommodation. Yes it’s much smaller, but has many cool places to see!

[@DianHuang]

Heard about that too. Would love to go explore Chiang rai, since its so close from here

[@davidpowell3469]

I have lived in Chiang Rai for a little over a year now. It is very nice here and if you have a family/significant other it is great, cheap and easy. Chiang Mai has more to do and more English speakers so it is really depending on your needs.

[@kalyasiri]

​@@DianHuangChiang rai has 1 very famous beautiful white temple . All the carving and paintings are carved by famous artists Chalermchai. Don't skip this temple. Absolutely beautiful

[@malcolmairair205]

Me and my wife want to retire to Chiang Mai from the UK would you recommend it P.S. i love you video they were very very helpful..

[@DianHuang]

I personally do see myself living longterm in Chiang Mai one day. I think it's a perfect retirement place for the convenience, the nature as well as the cost of living. And thanks! glad you find it helpful

[@ytstephanehenry]

For the sim card, is it a prepaid account you can recharge each month?

[@DianHuang]

Yes, you can recharge from 7eleven or straight from the app using credit card

[@admin8784]

Excuse me sis. How much are you making per month with digital marketing? and how many projects/jobs are you having?

[@sbkpilot1]

Did you have to pay any deposit for your apartment and did you sign a lease?

[@DianHuang]

I rent it from airbnb :)

[@balajikanakasabapathy6998]

Only 2000THB per month for bike rental? that's amazing. Last time I was there the minimum was 5000. Can you share details of where you got the bike? That'll be very useful for me in future trips. Great video.

[@DianHuang]

Hi, its called Super Joe in Nimman :)

[@balajikanakasabapathy6998]

@@DianHuang Thanks a lot. This'll help.

[@venpin1846]

Thanks for your information. May I know which condo you lived in Chiang Mai? Can share the name or link in Airbnb? Thank you

[@DianHuang]

Hi, i do really like hillside condo and springhills in Nimman

[@venpin1846]

@@DianHuang Thanks for your information

[@reamses1977]

May i know the name of the villa?

[@admin8784]

oh, I see, Tourist Visa. Why don't you do Visa Run instead? How many times can you extend a Tourist Visa?

[@capncmbk]

Is the motorbike rental shared with your partner or is it 2000 baht/month flat? Any recommendations where to rent?

[@DianHuang]

2000 baht/month flat. I rented mine from Joe bike rental in Nimman

[@Suthida-hr1ms]

คุณน่ารัก จังเลย

[@suttisakangkapanich7809]

How do you wonder life in Chieng mai? welcome to Thai

[@beaulong]

Show me how to live there on a tourist visa and i will do it. No one seems to answer this question... 😢

[@zambianyoutuberx]

Avocados are so expensive there! 42Bhat for one? here in Zambia they are a quoter of that price, but Chicken and Internet is very cheap there, nice video! so Chiang Mai is not expensive but you? you are expensive! 😁😁😁

[@kalyasiri]

There are local growth is much cheaper... internet ...buy 1 year sim card even cheaper

[@Reno-vi2tj]

Makro is a large expensive chain, the are 40thb per kg at local markets

[@ericcheong9189]

Should be min cost or max cost.

[@Reno-vi2tj]

max cost - how much can you afford because Thai accommodates billionaires. Minimum cost - start at 3000thb per month for a non airconditioned studio apartment and 3000thb per month for food

[@Gattberserk]

Can I ask for tourism visa we can stay till 90 days for free if we are asean nation?

[@DianHuang]

They only give free 30day visa when you enter the country, but after that you can apply for a 90day tourist visa which you have to pay for

[@Gattberserk]

@@DianHuang hello thanks for reply. Apply in Thailand itself?

[@DianHuang]

@@Gattberserk yes, you can get it at the immigration office here ☺️

[@jaideewellnes]

Excuse me, I have just watched a few of your video clips. So may I ask you for some personal information? What is your nationality? Where did you graduate? How many languages can you speak? How long do you plan to stay in Chiang Mai? You work as a digital nomad marketing strategist and outsource business consulting for online channels as a self-employed. You look gorgeous and charismatic woman. What are you doing in mainland China 🇨🇳? You are a kind of self-organizing in financial provision and smart allocation budgeting. You can easily manage multi-tasking skills at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others spontaneously. Awesome commendable to gender equality. Where is your next destination for the remote workplace? I would recommend you roam around the southern part of Thailand during the first quarter to explore the exotic island overwhelmingly inclusive of the insanely spectacular scenery. Respectfully for your highly appreciated enjoying Chiang Mai.

[@roberthornbrook8374]

People live very well on 1000 us if you live in niman and fancy places full of tourist a guy I follow lives on 30 000 and he doesn’t go without anything all this 2000 US dollars is hyped up to much I think 40 000 or 45 000 is ample to live as a single person you can get good accommodation for 7000 thai baht

[@user-vy4jq5ez6h]

so!...What is your favorite food in Chiangmai?

[@DianHuang]

Khao soi :)

[@dirtbikediary]

Was the border Laos or Myanmar?

[@DianHuang]

Laos :)

[@dirtbikediary]

Thanks so much! @@DianHuang

[@sakol554]

คนเวียดนามน่ารัก

[@rafamuttoni]

You paid 5000 thb for this apartment??? Woah! Do you mind sharing the link?

[@DianHuang]

Its a price for one person, but i shared this apartment with my boyfriend. Its called Springhill in Nimman

[@rafamuttoni]

oh i misunderstood, now makes sense, i watched the video again and you say 25000 (12500 each) ok now seems reasonable haha @@DianHuang

[@coreyh7323]

Gyms are cheaper in the U.S. by A LOT EDIT: Oh wow! less than $800 a month TOTAL. That's AWESOME!

[@DianHuang]

I heard about that too 😅 gym can go half the price here but without air conditioning but during the winter months it’s bearable

[@coreyh7323]

@DianHuang Chaing Mai is definitely on my list of places to live.

[@Reno-vi2tj]

I think you mean less than $800 a year total

[@coreyh7323]

If I go there single, I will more than likely remain single. Thailand has a serious drinking and promecuity problem. Expats passing Thai women around, and Thai women passing expats around. I think I will have a hell of a time there.

[@Reno-vi2tj]

@@coreyh7323yes if you are an alcoholic and hang around bars all the time you are correct, similar to any country. If you are a normal person who knows how to mix with normal people and not only prostitutes you will find they are much cleaner and more honerable than any one in the west.

[@wonchatreungsombut6392]

xin chao

[@Jon55034]

Where are you from?

[@DianHuang]

Indonesia

[@Jon55034]

Cool, and what kind of online job you doing?

[@coreyworthingtonii9230]

25k baht for 1 bedroom apartment in Chiang Mai is very expensive!

[@DianHuang]

It is 😅 it was hard finding an accommodation during the high season. Definitely learned a valuable lesson to book far ahead

[@Alex-mi6fh]

Suggestion: Always translate the local currency to us dollars (roughly), otherwise it's difficult to follow

[@DianHuang]

Thanks for the suggestion, i did converted all the cost in usd at the end of video. Hope it helps :)

[@politenessman3901]

Not everyone is from the US. and if you are considering Chiang Mai, it's probably worth getting used to working in Baht.

[@JobHuntingAbroad]

I have never been to the US and don't use dollar, why should she translate to dollar? Thai baht is totally fine...typical American comment...

[@Alex-mi6fh]

@@JobHuntingAbroad don't be small-minded, I'm not even American... But most westerns understand the usd so it can be helpful if she wants to really grow her channel

[@politenessman3901]

@@Alex-mi6fh Most Westerners don't care about the USD, let alone track it v their currency. Leave it in Baht.

[@Suthida-hr1ms]

คุณมีแฟนยัง ครับ

[@Suthida-hr1ms]

ผมจะขอคุณ เป็นคนรักได้ มั้ย

[@mjlee5617]

Apar Khabar? cost in indonesia not low enough? hahaha

[@YuChiGongG]

Wait. Those avocados are IMPORTED from New Zealand. Why not move to New Zealand where the price should be cheaper. Also, this would save on carbon pollution because...You could eat avocados grown locally.

[@samsan4644]

YES good idea, I will definitely center my life around those avocados 🙃

[@coreyh7323]

@@samsan4644 Avacados in the U.S. right now are about 90 cents each, but I like the idea of New Zealand. I will pack my 40 ft shipping container and wait anxiously for it to arrive at the port there, while I enjoy my Avacados 😎😎

[@justtiredthings]

​@@samsan4644 I only make avocado-based decisions

[@xiachang1792]

Be my baby and I move in with u

[@user-cz5ny3tn9t]

There's some words that you mention that I can't understand what you're saying, and it's very frustrating

[@xiachang1792]

You keep saying we. Where is your .man?