Side-by-side
Chiang Mai vs Málaga
A single person's monthly burn is €675 lower in Chiang Mai — 96% less than Málaga.
🇹🇭Chiang Mai
Thailand · 1.2M pop
vsMonthly rent (1BR)
€380€850
124% pricierGroceries / mo
€180€260
44% pricierEating out (meal)
€4€11
175% pricierInternet (100mbps)
€18€32
78% pricierAvg salary (tech)
€1,200€2,100
75% higherCoworking / mo
€100€130
30% pricier🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
The classic low-burn base — unbeatable food costs, with a smoky burning season each spring.
Estimated monthly budget: €705
🇪🇸 Málaga
The current favourite of remote workers: 300 sunny days, fast fibre, and Barcelona living for 40% less.
Estimated monthly budget: €1,380