Lean long-stay
฿18,000
per month
Studio or small house, scooter, local food
เชียงราย · Northern Thailand · Mountain calm
Chiang Rai averages about ฿26,900 per month for a comfortable single person (roughly ฿885 per day), with houses often cheaper than city condos elsewhere.
Cooler, greener and quieter than Chiang Mai, with rents that make a house realistic instead of a condo.
| Category | Per month (THB) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bedroom) | ฿8,500 | 32% |
| Utilities & internet | ฿2,000 | 7% |
| Food & groceries | ฿7,800 | 29% |
| Transport | ฿2,200 | 8% |
| Healthcare & insurance | ฿2,000 | 7% |
| Leisure & fitness | ฿3,000 | 11% |
| Visa, SIM & misc | ฿1,400 | 5% |
| Total per month | ฿26,900 | 100% |
Studio or small house, scooter, local food
House with garden, car part-time
Modern house, car, private insurance
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Build my Chiang Rai budgetFigures are editorial median estimates for 2026 in Thai baht and will vary by season, neighbourhood and lifestyle. Always verify visa and healthcare requirements with official sources.