Which place is cheaper, Chiang Mai or Tampere?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Tampere or Chiang Mai?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Tampere and Chiang Mai can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Tampere or Chiang Mai?
Tampere
Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It sits between Nasijarvi Lake and Pyhajarvi Lake, with the Tammerkoski rapids in between. It is one of the larger Finnish cities, with more than 200,000 inhabitants, but Tampere has managed to keep the small town feel. The city center is compact in size, and the atmosphere is friendly and casual. The city is located on a scenic spot on a narrow isthmus. The Tammerkoski rapids and their riverbanks form the backdrop for the old industrial buildings, and ridges formed thousands of years ago by ancient seas and retreating ice offer fantastic views over the two lakes. Original architecture and innovative urban development blend together to please both viewers and users of the built environment. Enjoy the surrounding lakes on peaceful rowboat trips or on cruises on larger vessels, or concentrate on the urban sights from a sightseeing bus. Regenerated industrial buildings now house quirky museums, enticing shops, pubs, cinemas and cafes. Tampere has a down-to-earth vitality that makes it a favorite for many visitors.
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 Luxury Tours to Finland, The Best Budget Tours to Finland, 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 dayTampere €172Chiang Mai €52
The average daily cost (per person) in Tampere is €172, while the average daily cost in Chiang Mai is €52. 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 Tampere and Chiang Mai in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTampere €80Chiang Mai €26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTampere €160Chiang Mai €52
Compare Hotels in Tampere and Chiang Mai
Looking for a hotel in Tampere 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: Tampere Hotel Prices and Chiang Mai Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tampere €59Chiang Mai €3.56
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tampere
Also for Tampere, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tampere Private Transfer from Tampere city centre to Tampere airport: $96
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€1.07
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Moped Rental€4.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chiang Mai
Also for Chiang Mai, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Chiang Mai Highlights: Top 2 Tours & Airport Transfers Included: $287
- Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Temples Tour with Premium Transfer: $240
- Zipline Adventure at Chiang Mai with Return Transfer: $220
- Chiang Mai Airport CNX to Pai Thermal Resorts Arrival Transfer: $190
- Private Transfer from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai: $175
- Private Transfer from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai (one way only): $175
- Private Transfer from Chiang Mai to Pai Or Pai to Chiang Mai: $175
- Chiang Mai Airport CNX to Chiang Dao Round Trip Private Transfer: $143
- Chiang Dao to Chiang Mai Airport CNX Private Departure Transfer: $71
- Chiang Mai Airport CNX to Chiang Dao Private Arrival Transfer: $71
- Chiang Mai Airport Transfer by Private Van – Arrival or Departure: $54
- Chiang Mai Transfer to Houay Xay, Laos: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Tampere or Chiang Mai?
Prices for flights to both Chiang Mai and Tampere 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 dayTampere €57Chiang Mai €18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tampere
For Tampere, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tampere Food Tour Local Tastings, Meal & Rooftop City Views: $106
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)€5.21
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Roti Snack (Bread)€0.64
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Casual Breakfast€1.07
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Casual Lunch (for Two)€5.35
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Mangoes€0.80
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Coffee€1.34
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: $10
- Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market : $10
- Chiang Mai Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show Experience: $22
- Traditional Khantoke Dinner and Show from Chiang Mai: $22
- Chiang Mai Khantoke Dinner and Cultural Show Experience: $22
- Half-day Thai Cooking Class from scratch by an Expert Chef: $27
- Morning Thai cooking class : $29
- Evening Thai cooking class : $29
- Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai: $29
- The Rice Barn Thai Cooking Farm Chiangmai : $29
- Cooking class in organic garden and local market tour ThaiCottage: $29
- Traditional Khantoke Dinner & Cultural Show Tour in Chiang Mai: $31
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tampere €24Chiang Mai €12
Tours and Activities in Tampere
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tampere.
- Tampere Scenic Bike Tour with Sauna and Local Flavors: $106
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€1.60
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Kratong Lessons€2.67
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Pedicure€4.01
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Chiang Mai Museum (for Two)€4.81
Tours and Activities in Chiang Mai
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Chiang Mai.
- Chiang Mai ATV, Hiking and Rafting Adventure: $81
- Chiang Mai Half Day Rice Planting and Cultural Experience: $51
- Chiang Mai Trekking Tour :Full day (no rafting): $57
- Doi suthep temple & Hidden temple half day private tour(5 hrs.) : $48
- Skyline Jungle Luge and Zipline Adventure Chiang Mai: $58
- 1 Day Private Tour Doi Inthanon And Phachor Canyon: $156
- 1 Day Private Tour Unseen in Lamphun Province : $119
- 1 Day Private Tour White Temple and Renewed Doichang Coffee: $188
- 1 Day Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai Private Tour: $191
- 1 Day Trek and Sticky Waterfall Tour in Chiang Mai: $86
- 1 Hr Chiang Mai Buggy Tour (Off-Road): $172
- 1 day Private Tour to Unseen Temple in Lampang: $138
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTampere €10Chiang Mai €6.62
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€2.67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tampere and Chiang Mai, we can see that Tampere is more expensive. And not only is Chiang Mai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tampere 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 Tampere would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tampere 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 Tampere Expensive? and Is Chiang Mai Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tampere or Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tampere. When comparing the sizes of Tampere 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 Tampere or Chiang Mai?
Tampere 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 Tampere or Chiang Mai in the Summer?
Both Chiang Mai and Tampere are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Chiang Mai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Tampere is generally much colder than Chiang Mai. Daily temperatures in Tampere average around 16°C (61°F), and Chiang Mai fluctuates around 30°C (86°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Tampere. Tampere usually receives more sunshine than Chiang Mai during summer. Tampere gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Chiang Mai receives 146 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Chiang Mai. In July, Tampere usually receives less rain than Chiang Mai. Tampere gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain each month for the summer. The rainy season in Chiang Mai is June to September.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTampere 16°C (61°F)Chiang Mai 30°C (86°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Chiang Mai in the Autumn?
Both Chiang Mai and Tampere during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chiang Mai year-round.
Tampere is much colder than Chiang Mai in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tampere averages around 5°C (42°F) in October, and Chiang Mai fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In Chiang Mai, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Tampere often gets less sunshine than Chiang Mai. Tampere gets 81 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chiang Mai receives 226 hours of full sun.
Chiang Mai gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tampere usually gets less rain in October than Chiang Mai. Tampere gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year. November to February is the dry season in Chiang Mai.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTampere 5°C (42°F)Chiang Mai 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Chiang Mai in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Tampere and Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Tampere can be very cold. In the winter, Tampere is much colder than Chiang Mai. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tampere in January average around -7°C (19°F), and Chiang Mai averages at about 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Chiang Mai this time of the year. Tampere usually receives less sunshine than Chiang Mai during winter. Tampere gets 37 hours of sunny skies, while Chiang Mai receives 283 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Tampere usually receives more rain than Chiang Mai. Tampere gets 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the winter. November to February in Chiang Mai is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTampere -7°C (19°F)Chiang Mai 23°C (74°F)
Should I visit Tampere or Chiang Mai in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Tampere as well as Chiang Mai. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chiang Mai throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Tampere in the spring. It's very hot in Chiang Mai this time of the year. In April, Tampere is generally much colder than Chiang Mai. Daily temperatures in Tampere average around 3°C (38°F), and Chiang Mai fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Chiang Mai. In the spring, Tampere often gets less sunshine than Chiang Mai. Tampere gets 174 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Chiang Mai receives 275 hours of full sun.
Tampere usually gets less rain in April than Chiang Mai. Tampere gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Chiang Mai receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year. June to September in Chiang Mai is the rainy season.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilTampere 3°C (38°F)Chiang Mai 31°C (88°F)
Typical Weather for Chiang Mai and Tampere
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (19°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | -3°C (27°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Apr | 3°C (38°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 31°C (87°F) | 158 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Sep | 10°C (50°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Oct | 5°C (42°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 0°C (32°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (24°F) | 42 mm (1.7 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.