Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Berlin
Chiang Mai
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Standard of Living
BerlinChiang Mai

To have the same lifestyle in Chiang Mai, you need:

Required salary
$25,000
50% less expensive
than Berlin
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Berlin
$50,000
Chiang Mai
$25,000

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

BerlinVSChiang Mai

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

50% lower
Current city
Berlin
$350
/ month
Target city
Chiang Mai
$175
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
61%
Lower
Meal
Comparison
87%
Lower
Internet
Comparison
54%
Lower
Utilities
Comparison
83%
Lower

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$33,333
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This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.