Cape Town vs Chiang Mai for remote workers
Chiang Mai is about 42% cheaper than Cape Town ($890 vs $1,530 a month). Chiang Mai has faster typical internet.
| 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 🇹🇭 Chiang Mai | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,530 | $890 |
| Rent (1BR) | $900 | $450 |
| Food | $400 | $280 |
| Coworking | $150 | $100 |
| Transport | $80 | $60 |
| Internet | 50 Mbps | 230 Mbps |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Nov, Dec, Jan |
| Language | English, Afrikaans | Thai |
| Your visa | – | – |
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| Meetings | Best meeting time between Cape Town and Chiang Mai → | |
| Nomad visa | Remote Work Visa | Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) |