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Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Chiang Mai Cost of Living Comparison Between Bansko and Chiang Mai

😐 Solo nomad: Bansko is 0.3% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 16% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 12.1% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 13% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNΒ 14.75
$1.97 ΰΈΏ62.0
359.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNΒ 57.5
$18.68 ΰΈΏ587
88.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNΒ 14.57
$7.92 ΰΈΏ249
12.88%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNΒ 3.08
$2.02 ΰΈΏ63.7
-6.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNΒ 2.09
$0.84 ΰΈΏ26.45
52.38%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNΒ 1.13
$0.35 ΰΈΏ11.07
97.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNΒ 1.95
$2.22 ΰΈΏ69.9
-45.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNΒ 3.26
$3.59 ΰΈΏ113
-44.29%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNΒ 3.04
$1.67 ΰΈΏ52.4
11.98%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNΒ 1.37
$1.62 ΰΈΏ51.1
-48.15%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNΒ 2.41
$1.20 ΰΈΏ37.83
23.33%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNΒ 3.49
$1.93 ΰΈΏ60.8
10.88%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNΒ 14.52
$16.00 ΰΈΏ503
-44.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNΒ 11.88
$3.16 ΰΈΏ99.2
130.70%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNΒ 14.25
$10.93 ΰΈΏ344
-20.04%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNΒ 2.18
$2.67 ΰΈΏ83.8
-49.81%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNΒ 2.81
$1.18 ΰΈΏ36.99
45.76%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNΒ 3.06
$1.64 ΰΈΏ51.5
14.63%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNΒ 3.48
$1.59 ΰΈΏ49.83
33.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNΒ 1.65
$1.32 ΰΈΏ41.64
-23.48%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNΒ 1.31
$1.19 ΰΈΏ37.49
-31.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNΒ 0.93
$0.71 ΰΈΏ22.20
-19.72%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNΒ 1.17
$0.56 ΰΈΏ17.75
28.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNΒ 6.29
$4.64 ΰΈΏ146
-16.81%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNΒ 8.63
$18.96 ΰΈΏ596
-72.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNΒ 1.89
$1.77 ΰΈΏ55.7
-34.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNΒ 3.35
$3.20 ΰΈΏ101
-35.63%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNΒ 1.50
$0.90 ΰΈΏ28.32
2.22%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNΒ 44.50
$19.24 ΰΈΏ605
41.89%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNΒ 2.17
$1.36 ΰΈΏ42.78
-2.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNΒ 1.18
$1.35 ΰΈΏ42.37
-45.93%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNΒ 16.81
$8.15 ΰΈΏ256
26.50%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNΒ 2.49
$1.22 ΰΈΏ38.43
25.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNΒ 49.0K
$21.4K ΰΈΏ671.8K
40.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNΒ 28.8K
$21.7K ΰΈΏ683.8K
-18.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNΒ 165
$70.3 ΰΈΏ2,210
43.83%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNΒ 24.20
$13.91 ΰΈΏ437
6.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNΒ 18.36
$18.00 ΰΈΏ566
-37.44%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNΒ 55.0
$41.78 ΰΈΏ1,314
-19.27%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNΒ 11.87
$6.80 ΰΈΏ214
7.06%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNΒ 12.75
$5.72 ΰΈΏ180
36.71%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNΒ 377
$308 ΰΈΏ9,693
-24.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNΒ 3,846
$14.8K ΰΈΏ465.7K
-84.07%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNΒ 62.0
$55.9 ΰΈΏ1,756
-31.94%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNΒ 31.76
$26.71 ΰΈΏ840
-27.03%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNΒ 75.9
$84.5 ΰΈΏ2,658
-44.93%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNΒ 81.6
$70.8 ΰΈΏ2,227
-29.32%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNΒ 866
$431 ΰΈΏ13.5K
23.36%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNΒ 612
$237 ΰΈΏ7,439
58.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNΒ 1,035
$811 ΰΈΏ25.5K
-21.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNΒ 1,062
$501 ΰΈΏ15.7K
30.17%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNΒ 2,001
$2,202 ΰΈΏ69.2K
-44.25%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNΒ 1,669
$1,600 ΰΈΏ50.3K
-36.02%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNΒ 1,979
$684 ΰΈΏ21.5K
77.34%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
5
-32.00%

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Last update for Bansko: January 12, 2026

Last update for Chiang Mai: January 13, 2026

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