Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and Nieuw Nickerie Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and Nieuw Nickerie

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 2751.1% more expensive than Nieuw Nickerie without rent, and 5456.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 5252.8% more expensive than Nieuw Nickerie without rent, and 7428.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.02 ΰΈΏ65.3
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.78 ΰΈΏ608
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.67 ΰΈΏ248
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Cappuccino
$1.98 ΰΈΏ64.2
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 ΰΈΏ26.64
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 ΰΈΏ10.58
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 ΰΈΏ68.6
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.73 ΰΈΏ121
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πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 ΰΈΏ53.2
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White Bread (500g)
$1.57 ΰΈΏ50.9
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.19 ΰΈΏ38.62
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Eggs
$1.98 ΰΈΏ64.1
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.99 ΰΈΏ517
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.12 ΰΈΏ101
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.16 ΰΈΏ361
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Apples (1kg)
$2.76 ΰΈΏ89.2
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Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ΰΈΏ39.5
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 ΰΈΏ55.4
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 ΰΈΏ50.2
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Potato (1kg)
$1.34 ΰΈΏ43.21
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Onion (1kg)
$1.21 ΰΈΏ39.23
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 ΰΈΏ23.2
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 ΰΈΏ17.05
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.72 ΰΈΏ153
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Wine (Bottle)
$18.39 ΰΈΏ595
$9.21 SRDΒ 341
99.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 ΰΈΏ57.9
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 ΰΈΏ104
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🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 ΰΈΏ30.44
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.9 ΰΈΏ612
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.42 ΰΈΏ46.08
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ΰΈΏ43.53
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 ΰΈΏ254
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 ΰΈΏ40.4
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ΰΈΏ684.9K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ΰΈΏ706.8K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$70.6 ΰΈΏ2,285
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.72 ΰΈΏ444
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.56 ΰΈΏ568
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πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.64 ΰΈΏ1,347
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 ΰΈΏ223
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Cinema Ticket
$5.8 ΰΈΏ188
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$308 ΰΈΏ9,963
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.7K ΰΈΏ475.8K
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πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.4 ΰΈΏ1,793
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.4 ΰΈΏ854
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.1 ΰΈΏ2,755
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.8 ΰΈΏ2,323
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$434 ΰΈΏ14K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$235 ΰΈΏ7,610
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$821 ΰΈΏ26.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$498 ΰΈΏ16.1K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,180 ΰΈΏ70.6K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,543 ΰΈΏ49.9K
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πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Nieuw Nickerie
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$703 ΰΈΏ22.8K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
0
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Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025

Last update for Nieuw Nickerie: October 28, 2025

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