Explore Chiang Mai
Cost of living, visa options, safety and internet for women working remotely in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai at a glance
- Country: Thailand
- Typical monthly budget: $1,200
- Safety score: 78
- Average internet speed: 296 Mbps
- Café meal: $3.50
- English proficiency: Low
- Time zone: Asia/Bangkok
- Air quality index: 78
- Months to avoid: Feb, Mar, Apr — Burning season — agricultural fires blanket the city in smoke; AQI often 150–200+.
- Good for: Mountains, Cafés, Digital Nomads
Visa options for Chiang Mai
- VISA EXEMPTION: 60 DAYS · $0 official information
- DTV VISA: 5 YEARS · $285 official information
- EXEMPTION EXTENSION: 30 DAYS · $55 official information
Monthly accommodation prices in Chiang Mai by neighbourhood
- Old City: 1-bed $400/mo, co-living $440/mo, guest house $720/mo, hotel $1,080/mo, hostel $210/mo, house/villa $350/mo
- Nimman: 1-bed $550/mo, co-living $440/mo, guest house $720/mo, hotel $1,080/mo, hostel $210/mo, house/villa $900/mo
- Santitham: 1-bed $300/mo, co-living $440/mo, guest house $720/mo, hotel $1,080/mo, hostel $210/mo, house/villa $250/mo
Food and coffee prices in Chiang Mai
- Local meal: $2.07
- Mid-range meal: $9.61
- Artisan coffee: $1.73
- Oat milk latte: $2.08
- Smoothie bowl: $2.76
- Fresh juice: $1
- Local beer: $1.71
- Water (0.75 L): $0.31