Cost of Living Comparison Between Embrach and Chiang Mai Cost of Living Comparison Between Embrach and Chiang Mai

😐 Solo nomad: Embrach is 184.8% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 301% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Embrach is 282.6% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 294.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$31.3 CHF 25.45
$2.02 ฿65.3
1449.50%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$143 CHF 116
$18.78 ฿608
660.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$18.4 CHF 14.96
$7.67 ฿248
139.90%
Cappuccino
$6.13 CHF 4.98
$1.98 ฿64.2
209.60%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.15 CHF 4.19
$0.82 ฿26.64
528.05%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.8 CHF 3.9
$0.33 ฿10.58
1354.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$8.3 CHF 6.75
$2.12 ฿68.6
291.51%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.32 CHF 5.96
$3.73 ฿121
96.25%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.18 CHF 1.77
$1.64 ฿53.2
32.93%
White Bread (500g)
$3.6 CHF 2.93
$1.57 ฿50.9
129.30%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.27 CHF 3.47
$1.19 ฿38.62
258.82%
Eggs
$7.35 CHF 5.97
$1.98 ฿64.1
271.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$29.2 CHF 23.74
$15.99 ฿517
82.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$33.66 CHF 27.37
$3.12 ฿101
978.85%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$48.38 CHF 39.34
$11.16 ฿361
333.51%
Apples (1kg)
$3.67 CHF 2.98
$2.76 ฿89.2
32.97%
Banana (1kg)
$2.32 CHF 1.89
$1.22 ฿39.5
90.16%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.95 CHF 2.4
$1.71 ฿55.4
72.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$6.15 CHF 5
$1.55 ฿50.2
296.77%
Potato (1kg)
$2.52 CHF 2.05
$1.34 ฿43.21
88.06%
Onion (1kg)
$2.42 CHF 1.97
$1.21 ฿39.23
100.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.55 CHF 2.07
$0.72 ฿23.2
254.17%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.38 CHF 1.12
$0.53 ฿17.05
160.38%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$11.06 CHF 8.99
$4.72 ฿153
134.32%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.9 CHF 12.11
$18.39 ฿595
-18.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.34 CHF 1.9
$1.79 ฿57.9
30.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.35 CHF 2.73
$3.21 ฿104
4.36%
🚌 Getting Around
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.88 CHF 3.16
$0.94 ฿30.44
312.77%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$100 CHF 81.7
$18.9 ฿612
431.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$7.71 CHF 6.27
$1.42 ฿46.08
442.96%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$4.29 CHF 3.49
$1.35 ฿43.53
217.78%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$81.4 CHF 66.2
$7.85 ฿254
936.94%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.22 CHF 1.8
$1.25 ฿40.4
77.60%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$41K CHF 33.4K
$21.2K ฿684.9K
93.96%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$41.2K CHF 33.5K
$21.8K ฿706.8K
88.46%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$257 CHF 209
$70.6 ฿2,285
264.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$48.23 CHF 39.21
$13.72 ฿444
251.53%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$58 CHF 47.13
$17.56 ฿568
230.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$86.6 CHF 70.4
$41.64 ฿1,347
108.00%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$74.1 CHF 60.3
$6.9 ฿223
974.35%
Cinema Ticket
$22.34 CHF 18.17
$5.8 ฿188
285.17%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$2,856 CHF 2,322
$308 ฿9,963
827.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$34.4K CHF 28K
$14.7K ฿475.8K
134.30%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$135 CHF 110
$55.4 ฿1,793
143.30%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$66.4 CHF 54
$26.4 ฿854
151.63%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$149 CHF 121
$85.1 ฿2,755
74.94%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$189 CHF 153
$71.8 ฿2,323
162.69%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,671 CHF 1,358
$434 ฿14K
284.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,443 CHF 1,173
$235 ฿7,610
513.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,843 CHF 2,311
$821 ฿26.6K
246.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,449 CHF 1,992
$498 ฿16.1K
391.63%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$15.4K CHF 12.5K
$2,180 ฿70.6K
606.36%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$10.3K CHF 8,345
$1,543 ฿49.9K
565.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Embrach
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$6,950 CHF 5,651
$703 ฿22.8K
888.00%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
2.5
5
-50.00%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Embrach: October 28, 2025

Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025

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