Side-by-side
Chiang Mai vs Barcelona
A single person's monthly burn is €1,400 lower in Chiang Mai — 199% less than Barcelona.
🇹🇭Chiang Mai
Thailand · 1.2M pop
vs🇪🇸Barcelona
Spain · 1.6M pop
Monthly rent (1BR)
€380€1,450
282% pricierGroceries / mo
€180€320
78% pricierEating out (meal)
€4€14
250% pricierInternet (100mbps)
€18€38
111% pricierAvg salary (tech)
€1,200€2,800
133% higherCoworking / mo
€100€200
100% pricier🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
The classic low-burn base — unbeatable food costs, with a smoky burning season each spring.
Estimated monthly budget: €705
🇪🇸 Barcelona
Beach-and-metro city with the deepest startup scene in southern Europe — and rents that now reflect it.
Estimated monthly budget: €2,105