Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and Bangkok 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bangkok are 27.6% higher than in Chiang Mai (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bangkok are 41.7% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Rent Prices in Bangkok are 96.0% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bangkok are 49.7% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Groceries Prices in Bangkok are 17.3% higher than in Chiang Mai | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bangkok is 12.5% lower than in Chiang Mai | |
Restaurants | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | +100.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 530.00 ฿ | 1,000.00 ฿ | +88.7 % |
| 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) | 115.00 ฿ | 120.00 ฿ | +4.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 54.24 ฿ | 75.63 ฿ | +39.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 18.21 ฿ | 21.15 ฿ | +16.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 10.90 ฿ | 12.66 ฿ | +16.1 % |
Markets | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 222.39 ฿ | 238.15 ฿ | +7.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 42.34 ฿ | 48.91 ฿ | +15.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 17.86 ฿ | 22.80 ฿ | +27.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 61.48 ฿ | 71.78 ฿ | +16.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 262.44 ฿ | 302.82 ฿ | +15.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 33.36 ฿ | 50.35 ฿ | +50.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 191.81 ฿ | 181.40 ฿ | -5.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 36.51 ฿ | 48.90 ฿ | +33.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 18.71 ฿ | 20.70 ฿ | +10.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 20.41 ฿ | 34.89 ฿ | +70.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 22.11 ฿ | 24.95 ฿ | +12.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 19.28 ฿ | 24.98 ฿ | +29.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 16.73 ฿ | 21.75 ฿ | +30.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 28.00 ฿ | 44.03 ฿ | +57.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.57 ฿ | 15.45 ฿ | -6.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.00 ฿ | 700.00 ฿ | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 63.93 ฿ | 60.62 ฿ | -5.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 104.38 ฿ | 105.27 ฿ | +0.9 % |
| 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) | 37.50 ฿ | 35.00 ฿ | -6.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 72.42 ฿ | 64.37 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | 180.00 ฿ | +80.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 156.40 ฿ | 148.84 ฿ | -4.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 750,000.00 ฿ | 1,950,000.00 ฿ | +160.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 912,500.00 ฿ | 895,394.74 ฿ | -1.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,965.10 ฿ | 3,094.42 ฿ | +57.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 517.25 ฿ | 481.18 ฿ | -7.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 669.69 ฿ | 540.86 ฿ | -19.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,431.43 ฿ | 1,906.01 ฿ | +33.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 233.33 ฿ | 416.71 ฿ | +78.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 215.00 ฿ | 270.00 ฿ | +25.6 % |
Childcare | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 15,833.33 ฿ | 22,319.67 ฿ | +41.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 406,750.00 ฿ | 457,925.00 ฿ | +12.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,660.00 ฿ | 1,915.68 ฿ | +15.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,158.33 ฿ | 1,481.83 ฿ | +27.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,666.67 ฿ | 3,343.24 ฿ | +25.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,200.00 ฿ | 3,388.42 ฿ | +54.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 13,000.00 ฿ | 25,250.00 ฿ | +94.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 8,000.00 ฿ | 11,868.33 ฿ | +48.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 27,000.00 ฿ | 58,679.49 ฿ | +117.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 16,416.67 ฿ | 30,440.32 ฿ | +85.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,876.07 ฿ | 18,530.43 ฿ | +215.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,785.77 ฿ | 8,312.12 ฿ | +119.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Chiang Mai Edit |
Bangkok Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 18,777.78 ฿ | 23,280.52 ฿ | +24.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.88 | 5.73 | +17.4 % |
| Last update: | August 2023 | October 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 72 | 376 |
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