Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Chiang Mai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Chiang Mai is 21.0% lower than in Bangkok (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Chiang Mai is 27.4% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Chiang Mai are 44.7% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chiang Mai are 25.8% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Chiang Mai are 11.7% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chiang Mai is 4.9% higher than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 62.50 ฿ | -37.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 229.50 ฿ | +14.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 139.95 ฿ | 125.00 ฿ | -10.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 84.34 ฿ | 58.95 ฿ | -30.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 20.94 ฿ | 19.85 ฿ | -5.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 11.20 ฿ | 11.75 ฿ | +4.9 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 250.45 ฿ | 202.65 ฿ | -19.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 52.02 ฿ | 42.74 ฿ | -17.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.26 ฿ | 18.94 ฿ | -18.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 77.51 ฿ | 69.00 ฿ | -11.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 321.49 ฿ | 272.16 ฿ | -15.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 44.67 ฿ | 39.67 ฿ | -11.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 171.29 ฿ | 167.60 ฿ | -2.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 49.77 ฿ | 44.26 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.25 ฿ | 17.14 ฿ | -32.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 36.11 ฿ | 24.30 ฿ | -32.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 28.04 ฿ | 32.08 ฿ | +14.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.78 ฿ | 22.68 ฿ | -8.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.76 ฿ | 18.47 ฿ | -15.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 43.31 ฿ | 28.57 ฿ | -34.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.89 ฿ | 18.07 ฿ | +13.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 575.00 ฿ | -4.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.50 ฿ | 60.56 ฿ | -3.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 129.29 ฿ | 124.38 ฿ | -3.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 145.00 ฿ | -3.3 % |
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) | 68.98 ฿ | 72.42 ฿ | +5.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -50.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 154.15 ฿ | 155.76 ฿ | +1.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,000,000.00 ฿ | 725,000.00 ฿ | -63.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 917,088.24 ฿ | 802,500.00 ฿ | -12.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,263.91 ฿ | 2,023.70 ฿ | -38.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 465.74 ฿ | 455.75 ฿ | -2.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 532.82 ฿ | 649.75 ฿ | +21.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,993.41 ฿ | 1,325.25 ฿ | -33.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 400.06 ฿ | 233.33 ฿ | -41.7 % |
| 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 | 24,051.64 ฿ | 15,833.33 ฿ | -34.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 448,379.55 ฿ | 430,000.00 ฿ | -4.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,088.04 ฿ | 1,800.00 ฿ | -13.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,382.61 ฿ | 1,058.33 ฿ | -23.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,523.10 ฿ | 3,000.00 ฿ | -14.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,199.95 ฿ | 2,200.00 ฿ | -31.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 21,818.18 ฿ | 14,100.00 ฿ | -35.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,481.58 ฿ | 8,250.00 ฿ | -21.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 58,810.34 ฿ | 28,000.00 ฿ | -52.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 29,468.52 ฿ | 16,333.33 ฿ | -44.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,853.39 ฿ | 6,851.54 ฿ | -61.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,052.14 ฿ | 4,714.79 ฿ | -41.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,803.45 ฿ | 18,125.00 ฿ | -23.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.08 | 5.12 | -15.7 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 303 | 61 |
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