City Showdown
Pick two cities. We'll tell you which one wins. Data, not feelings.
vs
🇹🇭Chiang MaiThailandThe original digital nomad city. Still the best.View full profile →🇹🇭BangkokThailandTraffic that'll humble you, food that'll save you, city that'll enchant youView full profile →
3wins
4wins
Chiang MaiBangkok
Lifestyle basket difference
-$262/mo
Bangkok is $262 cheaper per month than Chiang Mai
Based on rent + 20 meals + 40 transit rides + 8 beers
✓$300/mo
🏠
Rent (1BR centre)
$500/mo
31°C
☀️
Summer heat
33°C✓
16°C
❄️
Winter low
21°C✓
143 Mbps
⚡
Internet speed
185 Mbps✓
4.0 / 10
🗳️
Democracy
4.0 / 10
$20k
💼
GDP per capita
$20k
0.5%
📈
Inflation
0.5%
✓55%
🌤️
Clear days
49%
✓$15/mo
🌐
Internet cost
$18/mo
74 / 100
🏅
Nomad Score
76 / 100✓
The verdict
Too close to call. Bangkok has a slight edge, but Chiang Mai might suit you better depending on your priorities.