Side-by-side
Chiang Mai vs Lisbon
A single person's monthly burn is €1,169 lower in Chiang Mai — 166% less than Lisbon.
🇹🇭Chiang Mai
Thailand · 1.2M pop
vs🇵🇹Lisbon
Portugal · 545K pop
Monthly rent (1BR)
€380€1,300
242% pricierGroceries / mo
€180€290
61% pricierEating out (meal)
€4€13
225% pricierInternet (100mbps)
€18€35
94% pricierAvg salary (tech)
€1,200€2,400
100% higherCoworking / mo
€100€180
80% pricier🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
The classic low-burn base — unbeatable food costs, with a smoky burning season each spring.
Estimated monthly budget: €705
🇵🇹 Lisbon
Visa-friendly and well connected, but local salaries lag far behind expat-driven rents.
Estimated monthly budget: €1,874