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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand

Chiang Mai

city in Chiang Mai province, Thailand

25°C · this month$1,450/mo1,198,000310 m10 missions from 10 countries
Photo: Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Chiang Mai

Monthly budget
$1,450/mo
Prices vs USA: 32%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 33.55 THB
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 4.8
travel.state.gov
Internet access
91%
of people online
Air quality
23.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Thai
Emergency
199 · 1669 · 191
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug, NEMA 5-15
Calling code
+66

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 6, 2026

Climate by month

Now
November
Temperature
31°19°
Rain
33 mm
Humidity
82%
Temperature, °C

Best months: January, February, November, and December

TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWER

Embassies & consulates in Chiang Mai

10 missions from 10 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Chiang Mai

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Khaomao-Khaofang Restaurant ChiangMai

Restaurant

Chiang Mai

Map1 Wikipedia languages

Where to eat in Chiang Mai

Restaurants and cafés
Bars and nightlife

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Chiang Mai · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Thailand

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Chiang Mai?

The travel guide to Chiang Mai lists Lim Lao Ngow Fishball Noodle, Vegan Society, The Duke's Ping River, My Place Lounge, and Salsa Kitchen.

Is Chiang Mai safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Thailand at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 4.8 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Chiang Mai?

Roughly $1,450 per month for a remote worker, based on Thailand price levels (32% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Chiang Mai in November?

In November Chiang Mai averages a high of 31°C, a low of 19°C and about 33 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Chiang Mai?

10 diplomatic missions, including Bangladesh (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), and United States (Consulate General).

Cities in Thailand

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.