Livability · rank 27/41
Is 🇹🇭 Thailand (Chiang Mai) a good place to live?
Quality score 67/100 against essentials of $548/month. Superb fiber for the price and famous nomad infrastructure; burning-season smog hits the north Feb–Apr.
The five metrics
Internet 92 230 Mbps median broadband, 90.9% online
Safety 68 personal security
Healthcare 66 76.6y life expectancy (2024)
Air quality 55 PM2.5 25.1 µg/m³ (2023)
English 55 day-to-day usability
What your budget buys
| Monthly budget | vs essentials ($548) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | 3.7× | like royalty |
| $3,000 | 5.5× | like royalty |
| $5,000 | 9.1× | like royalty |
Essentials from the Pint & Property basket. Rank countries by your own priorities in the interactive matrix.
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Similar value-for-money
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — quality 71.6, essentials $570/mo
- 🇮🇳 India — quality 49.2, essentials $435/mo
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria — quality 20.6, essentials $188/mo
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam — quality 54, essentials $530/mo
See also: everyday prices · retiring in Thailand
Frequently asked questions
- Is Thailand a good place to live for remote workers?
- Thailand scores 67/100 on our equal-weighted livability composite (internet 230 Mbps, safety 68, healthcare 66, air 55, English 55) — rank 27 of 41. Superb fiber for the price and famous nomad infrastructure; burning-season smog hits the north Feb–Apr.
- How fast is the internet in Thailand?
- Median fixed broadband is around 230 Mbps. Superb fiber for the price and famous nomad infrastructure; burning-season smog hits the north Feb–Apr.
- What does $3,000/month get you in Thailand?
- Single-person essentials run about $548/month at local prices, so $3,000 lives "like royalty" (5.5× essentials).