Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Chiang Mai 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Chiang Mai are 25.1% lower than in Bangkok (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chiang Mai are 32.9% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Chiang Mai are 51.5% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Chiang Mai are 33.8% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Chiang Mai are 11.5% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Chiang Mai is 7.4% higher than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 50.00 ฿ | -50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ฿ | 530.00 ฿ | -47.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | 75.00 ฿ | -6.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 ฿ | 125.00 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 77.09 ฿ | 54.27 ฿ | -29.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 18.86 ฿ | 18.67 ฿ | -1.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.83 ฿ | 10.00 ฿ | -7.7 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 224.56 ฿ | 240.52 ฿ | +7.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 57.19 ฿ | 42.30 ฿ | -26.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 23.41 ฿ | 17.86 ฿ | -23.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 68.46 ฿ | 59.25 ฿ | -13.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 266.41 ฿ | 280.66 ฿ | +5.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 47.78 ฿ | 31.41 ฿ | -34.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 202.54 ฿ | 179.17 ฿ | -11.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 46.43 ฿ | 37.27 ฿ | -19.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 20.96 ฿ | 20.09 ฿ | -4.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 29.12 ฿ | 20.87 ฿ | -28.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 24.71 ฿ | 24.72 ฿ | +0.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.58 ฿ | 20.13 ฿ | -18.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 20.90 ฿ | 16.44 ฿ | -21.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 40.18 ฿ | 28.00 ฿ | -30.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.60 ฿ | 16.17 ฿ | -2.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 ฿ | 525.00 ฿ | -25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 55.85 ฿ | 62.08 ฿ | +11.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 99.08 ฿ | 120.62 ฿ | +21.7 % |
| 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 ฿ | 45.00 ฿ | +28.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 65.98 ฿ | 72.42 ฿ | +9.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 180.00 ฿ | 120.00 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 156.84 ฿ | 158.78 ฿ | +1.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 2,000,000.00 ฿ | 750,000.00 ฿ | -62.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 896,952.38 ฿ | 1,075,000.00 ฿ | +19.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,724.20 ฿ | 1,851.33 ฿ | -32.0 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 1.55 ฿ | 1.41 ฿ | -9.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 533.03 ฿ | 679.25 ฿ | +27.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,846.63 ฿ | 1,286.67 ฿ | -30.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 350.00 ฿ | 233.33 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 275.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -27.3 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 18,155.56 ฿ | 15,833.33 ฿ | -12.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 472,788.64 ฿ | 303,000.00 ฿ | -35.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 2,069.52 ฿ | 1,825.00 ฿ | -11.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,319.88 ฿ | 987.50 ฿ | -25.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,190.29 ฿ | 2,916.67 ฿ | -8.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,473.87 ฿ | 2,140.00 ฿ | -38.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 22,134.15 ฿ | 12,352.94 ฿ | -44.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,805.56 ฿ | 8,000.00 ฿ | -26.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 67,062.51 ฿ | 28,250.00 ฿ | -57.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 33,029.41 ฿ | 16,230.77 ฿ | -50.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,713.37 ฿ | 5,295.43 ฿ | -70.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,361.20 ฿ | 3,189.64 ฿ | -61.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Chiang Mai Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 21,837.26 ฿ | 15,750.00 ฿ | -27.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.84 | 4.17 | -28.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 330 | 56 |
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