Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangkok are 26.3% higher than in Chiang Mai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangkok are 38.9% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 89.9% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 32.2% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 13.3% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 9.8% lower than in Chiang Mai | |
Restaurants | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 60.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | +66.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 600.00 ฿ | 900.00 ฿ | +50.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 210.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | -4.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | 70.00 ฿ | -12.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | 138.99 ฿ | +15.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 58.75 ฿ | 84.53 ฿ | +43.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 20.38 ฿ | 20.62 ฿ | +1.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 11.78 ฿ | 11.56 ฿ | -1.9 % |
Markets | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 214.09 ฿ | 237.95 ฿ | +11.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 43.48 ฿ | 52.94 ฿ | +21.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 18.35 ฿ | 23.71 ฿ | +29.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 70.89 ฿ | 80.04 ฿ | +12.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 272.16 ฿ | 316.52 ฿ | +16.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 39.85 ฿ | 46.99 ฿ | +17.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 191.82 ฿ | 172.84 ฿ | -9.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 40.71 ฿ | 49.36 ฿ | +21.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.52 ฿ | 25.39 ฿ | +37.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 24.30 ฿ | 36.81 ฿ | +51.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 23.25 ฿ | 27.96 ฿ | +20.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 22.11 ฿ | 24.95 ฿ | +12.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 18.47 ฿ | 22.14 ฿ | +19.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 28.57 ฿ | 45.09 ฿ | +57.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 18.25 ฿ | 15.94 ฿ | -12.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 525.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | +14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.77 ฿ | 63.18 ฿ | +0.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 116.11 ฿ | 116.25 ฿ | +0.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 140.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +7.1 % |
Transportation | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 ฿ | 44.00 ฿ | +46.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 800.00 ฿ | 1,300.00 ฿ | +62.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 40.00 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 72.42 ฿ | 69.90 ฿ | -3.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | 200.00 ฿ | +100.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 155.56 ฿ | 153.12 ฿ | -1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 725,000.00 ฿ | 1,850,000.00 ฿ | +155.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 802,500.00 ฿ | 922,078.95 ฿ | +14.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,932.38 ฿ | 3,302.57 ฿ | +70.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 457.92 ฿ | 472.14 ฿ | +3.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 673.29 ฿ | 543.10 ฿ | -19.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,289.11 ฿ | 2,080.61 ฿ | +61.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 233.33 ฿ | 396.92 ฿ | +70.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 200.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
Childcare | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 15,833.33 ฿ | 22,181.38 ฿ | +40.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 390,500.00 ฿ | 443,834.09 ฿ | +13.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,800.00 ฿ | 1,942.04 ฿ | +7.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,058.33 ฿ | 1,416.70 ฿ | +33.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,000.00 ฿ | 3,667.93 ฿ | +22.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,200.00 ฿ | 3,335.96 ฿ | +51.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 14,100.00 ฿ | 21,941.18 ฿ | +55.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,323.53 ฿ | 10,371.05 ฿ | +24.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 25,750.00 ฿ | 57,611.11 ฿ | +123.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 15,000.00 ฿ | 30,024.07 ฿ | +100.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,851.54 ฿ | 17,482.52 ฿ | +155.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,714.79 ฿ | 8,160.49 ฿ | +73.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,900.00 ฿ | 23,676.13 ฿ | +25.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.12 | 5.93 | +15.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 58 | 296 |
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