Side-by-side
Chiang Mai vs Valencia
A single person's monthly burn is €784 lower in Chiang Mai — 111% less than Valencia.
🇹🇭Chiang Mai
Thailand · 1.2M pop
vsMonthly rent (1BR)
€380€950
150% pricierGroceries / mo
€180€265
47% pricierEating out (meal)
€4€12
200% pricierInternet (100mbps)
€18€30
67% pricierAvg salary (tech)
€1,200€2,200
83% higherCoworking / mo
€100€140
40% pricier🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
The classic low-burn base — unbeatable food costs, with a smoky burning season each spring.
Estimated monthly budget: €705
🇪🇸 Valencia
Flat, cyclable and cheap for a coastal capital-grade city with real infrastructure.
Estimated monthly budget: €1,489