Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Chiang Mai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chiang Mai are 20.6% lower than in Bangkok (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chiang Mai are 28.1% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Chiang Mai are 47.9% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chiang Mai are 27.7% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Chiang Mai are 11.2% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chiang Mai is 13.4% higher than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 60.00 ฿ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 965.49 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | -37.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | +14.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 140.00 ฿ | 120.00 ฿ | -14.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 85.84 ฿ | 56.90 ฿ | -33.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 20.97 ฿ | 20.06 ฿ | -4.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.19 ฿ | 11.79 ฿ | -3.3 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 234.73 ฿ | 214.09 ฿ | -8.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 54.40 ฿ | 43.48 ฿ | -20.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.46 ฿ | 18.35 ฿ | -25.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 79.29 ฿ | 70.89 ฿ | -10.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 306.30 ฿ | 272.16 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 50.71 ฿ | 39.85 ฿ | -21.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 170.26 ฿ | 191.82 ฿ | +12.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 50.15 ฿ | 40.71 ฿ | -18.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.16 ฿ | 18.52 ฿ | -26.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 37.19 ฿ | 24.30 ฿ | -34.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 26.16 ฿ | 23.25 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.13 ฿ | 22.11 ฿ | -8.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.25 ฿ | 18.14 ฿ | -14.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.25 ฿ | 28.57 ฿ | -36.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.27 ฿ | 18.25 ฿ | +12.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 525.00 ฿ | -12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.02 ฿ | 62.77 ฿ | +1.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 118.64 ฿ | 116.11 ฿ | -2.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 140.00 ฿ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 44.00 ฿ | 30.00 ฿ | -31.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,300.00 ฿ | 800.00 ฿ | -38.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 ฿ | 40.00 ฿ | +14.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 70.04 ฿ | 72.42 ฿ | +3.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 180.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -44.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 153.18 ฿ | 155.40 ฿ | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,850,000.00 ฿ | 725,000.00 ฿ | -60.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 911,868.42 ฿ | 802,000.00 ฿ | -12.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,288.08 ฿ | 1,932.38 ฿ | -41.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 471.29 ฿ | 457.92 ฿ | -2.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 555.49 ฿ | 673.29 ฿ | +21.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,930.51 ฿ | 1,289.11 ฿ | -33.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 381.29 ฿ | 233.33 ฿ | -38.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -20.0 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 23,054.48 ฿ | 15,833.33 ฿ | -31.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 461,493.48 ฿ | 390,500.00 ฿ | -15.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,962.93 ฿ | 1,800.00 ฿ | -8.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,460.78 ฿ | 1,058.33 ฿ | -27.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,685.17 ฿ | 3,000.00 ฿ | -18.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,433.30 ฿ | 2,200.00 ฿ | -35.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 22,000.00 ฿ | 14,100.00 ฿ | -35.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,575.68 ฿ | 8,205.88 ฿ | -22.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 57,820.00 ฿ | 25,750.00 ฿ | -55.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,626.00 ฿ | 15,000.00 ฿ | -51.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,398.06 ฿ | 6,851.54 ฿ | -60.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,147.93 ฿ | 4,714.79 ฿ | -42.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,167.32 ฿ | 18,900.00 ฿ | -18.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.12 | -13.5 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 294 | 58 |
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