Which place is cheaper, Chiang Mai or Minsk?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Minsk or Chiang Mai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk or Chiang Mai, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Minsk or Chiang Mai?
Minsk
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is both the cultural center of northern Thailand and a launching point for trips into the rural areas, small towns, and lush jungles of the country's northern regions. Known for great food, historic temples, arts and crafts, and a lively night market, Chiang Mai is a very popular destination for travelers. In some areas, tourists and ex-pats dominate, but it's quite easy to get away from the tourist scene and into the real culture of Thailand, as Chiang Mai (and the surrounding countryside) is quite large.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Thailand, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Phuket.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMinsk $64Chiang Mai $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $64, while the average daily cost in Chiang Mai is $45. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Minsk and Chiang Mai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMinsk $32Chiang Mai $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMinsk $64Chiang Mai $52
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Chiang Mai
Looking for a hotel in Minsk or Chiang Mai? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Chiang Mai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Minsk $12Chiang Mai $3.61
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Chiang Mai
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Chiang Mai are as follows:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$1.09
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Moped Rental$4.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chiang Mai
Also for Chiang Mai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer to Hotel Or From Hotel To Airport : $5.44
- Chiang Mai Private Car :Airport To Hotel transfer (one way) : $7.50
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Private Transfer: $8.00
- Private Airport Transfer in Chiang Mai to/from Chiangmai Town: $8.92
- Chiang Mai Airport Private Departure Transfers: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): $11
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service Chiang Mai HTL-APT(CNX): $12
- Try find your better than us!Airport transfer service in Chiang Mai APT-HTL(CNX): $12
- Chiang Mai Airport (CNX): One-Way Private Transfer: $12
- Chiang Mai Airport Departure – Private Transfer from Hotel to Airport: $13
- Chiang Mai Shared Arrival or Departure Transfer: $14
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Arrival Shared Transfer: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Chiang Mai?
Prices for flights to both Chiang Mai and Minsk change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMinsk $21Chiang Mai $10
Typical Food Prices in Chiang Mai
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Chiang Mai:
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Sit Down Dinner (for One)$5.30
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Roti Snack (Bread)$0.65
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Casual Breakfast$1.09
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.43
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Mangoes$0.82
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Coffee$1.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Chiang Mai
For Chiang Mai, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Evening Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market: $11
- Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market : $11
- Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai: $19
- Khantoke Dinner with Traditional Performance: $22
- Afternoon Cooking Class in Organic Garden in Chiang Mai: $22
- Evening Cooking Class in Organic Garden Chiang Mai: $22
- Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai: $22
- Cooking Class, Market and Thai Herbs Garden Tour: $25
- Authentic Easy Thai Recipes for Home-Style Cooking Half Day AM: $25
- Half Day Evening Cooking Class with Yummy Tasty Thai Cooking School: $25
- Half-Day Thai Cuisine Cooking Experience in Chiang Mai : $27
- Thai and Isaan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour: $27
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Minsk $20Chiang Mai $13
Typical Entertainment Prices in Chiang Mai
For Chiang Mai, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Thai Cooking Class$35
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Doi Suthep Entrance Ticket$1.63
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Kratong Lessons$2.72
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Pedicure$4.08
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Chiang Mai Museum (for Two)$4.89
Tours and Activities in Chiang Mai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chiang Mai.
- Scavenger Hunt City Tour for Your Smartphone: $7.73
- Chiang Mai Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Art in Paradise Illusion Museum Entry Ticket: $11
- Mae Ping River Cruise: $12
- Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour: $14
- Skip the Line: Chiang Mai Art in Paradise Admission Ticket: $14
- Tweechol Botanic Garden Half Day Adventure : $15
- Chiang Mai Michelin Food Walking Tour with Professional Tour Guide: $15
- Chiang Mai Old City & Temples Guided Walking Tour - 2 Hrs: $15
- Circuit Karting Experience at Chiang Mai Circuit - Go Kart: $16
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMinsk $14Chiang Mai $6.73
Typical Alcohol Prices in Chiang Mai
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Chiang Mai are as follows:
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Wine$2.72
Sample the Local Flavors in Chiang Mai
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Chiang Mai:
- Chiang Mai Pub Crawl: The Best Bars & Pubs in Chiang Mai!: $9.55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Chiang Mai, we can see that Minsk is more expensive. And not only is Chiang Mai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Minsk is in Europe and Chiang Mai is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Chiang Mai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chiang Mai and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Minsk would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Minsk than you might in Chiang Mai.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Minsk Expensive? and Is Chiang Mai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Minsk or Chiang Mai?
Minsk has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Chiang Mai. When comparing the sizes of Minsk and Chiang Mai, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Minsk or Chiang Mai?
Minsk has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chiang Mai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Minsk or Chiang Mai in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Chiang Mai. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chiang Mai throughout the year.
In July, Minsk is generally much colder than Chiang Mai. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around 19°C (66°F), and Chiang Mai fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Minsk this time of the year. In the summer, Minsk often gets more sunshine than Chiang Mai. Minsk gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chiang Mai receives 146 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Chiang Mai. Minsk usually gets less rain in July than Chiang Mai. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year. June to September in Chiang Mai is the rainy season.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMinsk 19°C (66°F)Chiang Mai 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Chiang Mai in the Autumn?
Both Chiang Mai and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Chiang Mai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Minsk is much colder than Chiang Mai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (47°F) in October, and Chiang Mai fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
It's quite sunny in Chiang Mai. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Chiang Mai during autumn. Minsk gets 99 hours of sunny skies, while Chiang Mai receives 226 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Chiang Mai. In October, Minsk usually receives less rain than Chiang Mai. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn. The dry season in Chiang Mai is November to February.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMinsk 8°C (47°F)Chiang Mai 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Chiang Mai in the Winter?
Both Chiang Mai and Minsk during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chiang Mai year-round.
Minsk can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Minsk is much colder than Chiang Mai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Minsk in January average around -5°C (22°F), and Chiang Mai averages at about 23°C (74°F).
In Chiang Mai, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Minsk often gets less sunshine than Chiang Mai. Minsk gets 46 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chiang Mai receives 283 hours of full sun.
Minsk usually gets more rain in January than Chiang Mai. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Chiang Mai.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMinsk -5°C (22°F)Chiang Mai 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Minsk or Chiang Mai in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's very hot in Chiang Mai this time of the year. In April, Minsk is generally much colder than Chiang Mai. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around 8°C (46°F), and Chiang Mai fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chiang Mai this time of the year. Minsk usually receives less sunshine than Chiang Mai during spring. Minsk gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Chiang Mai receives 275 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Minsk usually receives less rain than Chiang Mai. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring. Also, June to September is the rainy season in Chiang Mai.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMinsk 8°C (46°F)Chiang Mai 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Chiang Mai and Minsk
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (25°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 0°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 8°C (46°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 15°C (58°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Sep | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (47°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 3°C (37°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.