Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Chiang Mai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chiang Mai are 21.2% lower than in Bangkok (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chiang Mai are 28.4% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Chiang Mai are 47.4% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chiang Mai are 26.0% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Chiang Mai are 13.0% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chiang Mai is 14.6% 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 | 910.84 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | -34.1 % |
| 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) | 85.35 ฿ | 56.90 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 21.02 ฿ | 19.75 ฿ | -6.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.46 ฿ | 11.63 ฿ | -6.7 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 227.67 ฿ | 207.08 ฿ | -9.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 52.87 ฿ | 43.32 ฿ | -18.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.73 ฿ | 18.35 ฿ | -25.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 79.55 ฿ | 67.00 ฿ | -15.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 311.11 ฿ | 272.16 ฿ | -12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 50.18 ฿ | 40.14 ฿ | -20.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 177.32 ฿ | 176.70 ฿ | -0.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 49.84 ฿ | 40.71 ฿ | -18.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.53 ฿ | 18.97 ฿ | -22.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 37.39 ฿ | 24.30 ฿ | -35.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 25.30 ฿ | 26.93 ฿ | +6.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.15 ฿ | 21.38 ฿ | -11.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.21 ฿ | 18.71 ฿ | -11.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 45.34 ฿ | 28.57 ฿ | -37.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.90 ฿ | 17.56 ฿ | +10.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 500.00 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.22 ฿ | 62.94 ฿ | +1.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.24 ฿ | 116.11 ฿ | -3.4 % |
| 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) | 66.11 ฿ | 72.42 ฿ | +9.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 180.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -44.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 152.73 ฿ | 155.38 ฿ | +1.7 % |
| 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 | 3,351.70 ฿ | 1,932.38 ฿ | -42.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 472.35 ฿ | 457.92 ฿ | -3.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 547.60 ฿ | 673.29 ฿ | +23.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,926.39 ฿ | 1,289.11 ฿ | -33.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 373.38 ฿ | 233.33 ฿ | -37.5 % |
| 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 | 22,256.77 ฿ | 15,833.33 ฿ | -28.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 439,288.64 ฿ | 390,500.00 ฿ | -11.1 % |
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) | 3,695.36 ฿ | 3,000.00 ฿ | -18.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,488.42 ฿ | 2,200.00 ฿ | -36.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 22,515.15 ฿ | 14,100.00 ฿ | -37.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,465.71 ฿ | 8,205.88 ฿ | -21.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 56,620.00 ฿ | 25,750.00 ฿ | -54.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,226.00 ฿ | 15,000.00 ฿ | -50.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,355.83 ฿ | 6,851.54 ฿ | -60.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,258.53 ฿ | 4,714.79 ฿ | -42.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,028.10 ฿ | 18,900.00 ฿ | -17.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.92 | 5.12 | -13.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | March 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 285 | 56 |
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