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

😐 Solo nomad: Bansko is 1.8% more expensive than Chiang Rai without rent, and 20.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Bansko is 9.5% more expensive than Chiang Rai without rent, and 18.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.05 BGNΒ 14.75
$2.04 ΰΈΏ64.0
343.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.30 BGNΒ 57.5
$15.43 ΰΈΏ485
128.78%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.94 BGNΒ 14.57
$6.33 ΰΈΏ199
41.23%
Cappuccino
$1.89 BGNΒ 3.08
$1.49 ΰΈΏ46.80
26.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 BGNΒ 2.09
$0.56 ΰΈΏ17.69
128.57%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.69 BGNΒ 1.13
$0.28 ΰΈΏ8.76
146.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.20 BGNΒ 1.95
$1.81 ΰΈΏ57.0
-33.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.00 BGNΒ 3.26
$3.79 ΰΈΏ119
-47.23%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.87 BGNΒ 3.04
$1.69 ΰΈΏ53.2
10.65%
White Bread (500g)
$0.84 BGNΒ 1.37
$1.61 ΰΈΏ50.7
-47.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.48 BGNΒ 2.41
$1.19 ΰΈΏ37.45
24.37%
Eggs
$2.14 BGNΒ 3.49
$1.97 ΰΈΏ61.8
8.63%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.91 BGNΒ 14.52
$16.09 ΰΈΏ506
-44.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.29 BGNΒ 11.88
$3.05 ΰΈΏ95.9
139.02%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.74 BGNΒ 14.25
$11.06 ΰΈΏ348
-20.98%
Apples (1kg)
$1.34 BGNΒ 2.18
$2.61 ΰΈΏ82.1
-48.66%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 BGNΒ 2.81
$1.05 ΰΈΏ33.10
63.81%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGNΒ 3.06
$1.65 ΰΈΏ52.0
13.94%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.13 BGNΒ 3.48
$0.89 ΰΈΏ28.07
139.33%
Potato (1kg)
$1.01 BGNΒ 1.65
$1.38 ΰΈΏ43.36
-26.81%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNΒ 1.31
$1.16 ΰΈΏ36.49
-30.17%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.57 BGNΒ 0.93
$0.71 ΰΈΏ22.38
-19.72%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.72 BGNΒ 1.17
$0.56 ΰΈΏ17.76
28.57%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.86 BGNΒ 6.29
$3.67 ΰΈΏ115
5.18%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.30 BGNΒ 8.63
$16.76 ΰΈΏ527
-68.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 BGNΒ 1.89
$1.79 ΰΈΏ56.2
-35.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNΒ 3.35
$3.28 ΰΈΏ103
-37.20%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 BGNΒ 1.50
$0.79 ΰΈΏ24.91
16.46%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNΒ 44.50
$22.77 ΰΈΏ716
19.89%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.33 BGNΒ 2.17
$1.36 ΰΈΏ42.67
-2.21%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNΒ 1.18
$1.30 ΰΈΏ40.95
-43.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.31 BGNΒ 16.81
$7.77 ΰΈΏ244
32.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.53 BGNΒ 2.49
$1.25 ΰΈΏ39.17
22.40%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K BGNΒ 49.0K
$20.4K ΰΈΏ640.9K
47.57%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.7K BGNΒ 28.8K
$22.5K ΰΈΏ707.0K
-21.34%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$101 BGNΒ 165
$49.45 ΰΈΏ1,555
104.47%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.85 BGNΒ 24.20
$14.02 ΰΈΏ441
5.92%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.26 BGNΒ 18.36
$15.27 ΰΈΏ480
-26.26%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.73 BGNΒ 55.0
$48.81 ΰΈΏ1,535
-30.90%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.28 BGNΒ 11.87
$12.43 ΰΈΏ391
-41.43%
Cinema Ticket
$7.82 BGNΒ 12.75
$3.61 ΰΈΏ114
116.62%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$232 BGNΒ 377
$299 ΰΈΏ9,400
-22.55%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,360 BGNΒ 3,846
$7,598 ΰΈΏ238.9K
-68.95%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.01 BGNΒ 62.0
$54.4 ΰΈΏ1,712
-30.18%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$19.49 BGNΒ 31.76
$25.94 ΰΈΏ816
-24.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$46.56 BGNΒ 75.9
$72.5 ΰΈΏ2,279
-35.77%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.1 BGNΒ 81.6
$71.4 ΰΈΏ2,244
-29.86%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$531 BGNΒ 866
$270 ΰΈΏ8,482
96.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNΒ 612
$256 ΰΈΏ8,052
46.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$635 BGNΒ 1,035
$746 ΰΈΏ23.5K
-14.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNΒ 1,062
$488 ΰΈΏ15.3K
33.49%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,228 BGNΒ 2,001
$2,040 ΰΈΏ64.1K
-39.81%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,024 BGNΒ 1,669
$1,048 ΰΈΏ33.0K
-2.34%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,214 BGNΒ 1,979
$491 ΰΈΏ15.4K
147.24%
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 Rai: January 13, 2026

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