WTLG Intelligence
Chiang Mai Relocation Intelligence
A data-driven profile of Chiang Mai's relocation attractiveness, including cost, safety, healthcare, visa accessibility, infrastructure and migration momentum.
Score anatomy
Why Chiang Mai scores this way
Component scores use a normalized 0-100 scale. Methodology weights show each factor's share of RAS-1.0.
Displayed contributions total 72.8 points and reconcile with the stored RAS after rounding. Missing components, when present, are excluded and available weights are proportionally reweighted.
Global position
Chiang Mai in the WTLG city universe
- Global rank
- #103
- Total ranked cities
- 404
- Position
- Top 25.50%
Country context
Chiang Mai within Thailand
- Thailand WTLG cities
- 5
- Rank in Thailand
- #1
- Thailand median RAS
- 69.5
- Highest / lowest
- 72.8 / 68.6
Global benchmark
Chiang Mai against the city median
Differences are descriptive comparisons, not a winner or recommendation.
| Measure | Chiang Mai | Global city median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAS | 72.8 | 68.3 | +4.5 |
| Cost | 91.0 | 70.0 | +21.0 |
| Safety | 65.0 | 76.0 | -11.0 |
| Healthcare | 56.0 | 71.0 | -15.0 |
| Visa | 80.0 | 65.0 | +15.0 |
| Tax | 48.0 | 58.0 | -10.0 |
| Internet | 100.0 | 91.0 | +9.0 |
| Climate | 71.0 | 72.0 | -1.0 |
Cost context
Current WTLG estimates
- Estimated monthly budget
- $900-$1,700
- 1BR rent
- $500 / month
Country-level signal
Thailand Migration Momentum
- MMS-1.0 score
- 61.0
- Observation
- 2024 vs 2020
Migration Momentum is a country-level input based on changes in international migrant stock and is shared by WTLG cities within the same country. It does not measure migration specifically into Chiang Mai.
Discovery
Cities with similar RAS
Complete City Intelligence profiles are linked where available; other links open the existing city guides.
City guide
Looking for life in Chiang Mai?
Neighborhoods, lifestyle and detailed living information remain in the authoritative city guide.