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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 15.6% more expensive than Chiang Rai without rent, and 21.5% more expensive with rent.
πŸ™‚ Family of 3: Bansko is 9.1% cheaper than Chiang Rai without rent, and 12.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.04 BGNΒ 14.38
$1.98 ΰΈΏ61.7
356.57%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.47 BGNΒ 56.4
$15.31 ΰΈΏ478
131.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.41 BGNΒ 14.95
$6.12 ΰΈΏ191
53.76%
Cappuccino
$1.96 BGNΒ 3.12
$1.42 ΰΈΏ44.17
38.03%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 BGNΒ 2.10
$0.61 ΰΈΏ19.00
116.39%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGNΒ 1.08
$0.28 ΰΈΏ8.70
142.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.16 BGNΒ 1.84
$1.81 ΰΈΏ56.3
-35.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 BGNΒ 3.24
$3.63 ΰΈΏ113
-43.80%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.95 BGNΒ 3.10
$1.65 ΰΈΏ51.6
18.18%
White Bread (500g)
$0.83 BGNΒ 1.32
$1.63 ΰΈΏ51.0
-49.08%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.55 BGNΒ 2.46
$1.15 ΰΈΏ35.74
34.78%
Eggs
$2.23 BGNΒ 3.54
$1.91 ΰΈΏ59.6
16.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.90 BGNΒ 14.16
$15.79 ΰΈΏ493
-43.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.42 BGNΒ 11.80
$3.11 ΰΈΏ97.0
138.59%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.86 BGNΒ 14.09
$10.93 ΰΈΏ341
-18.94%
Apples (1kg)
$1.35 BGNΒ 2.15
$2.64 ΰΈΏ82.5
-48.86%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 BGNΒ 2.70
$1.05 ΰΈΏ32.65
61.90%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.80 BGNΒ 2.87
$1.70 ΰΈΏ53.0
5.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.15 BGNΒ 3.42
$0.96 ΰΈΏ29.87
123.96%
Potato (1kg)
$1.00 BGNΒ 1.60
$1.34 ΰΈΏ41.95
-25.37%
Onion (1kg)
$0.81 BGNΒ 1.28
$1.15 ΰΈΏ35.85
-29.57%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 BGNΒ 0.98
$0.67 ΰΈΏ20.93
-7.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.71 BGNΒ 1.12
$0.56 ΰΈΏ17.54
26.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.94 BGNΒ 6.27
$3.76 ΰΈΏ117
4.79%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.38 BGNΒ 8.56
$16.71 ΰΈΏ521
-67.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 BGNΒ 1.86
$1.79 ΰΈΏ56.0
-34.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 BGNΒ 3.27
$3.30 ΰΈΏ103
-37.58%
🚌 Getting Around
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.87 BGNΒ 1.38
$0.75 ΰΈΏ23.49
16.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$27.30 BGNΒ 43.40
$22.66 ΰΈΏ707
20.48%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.38 BGNΒ 2.19
$1.38 ΰΈΏ42.95
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.73 BGNΒ 1.16
$1.30 ΰΈΏ40.66
-43.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.29 BGNΒ 16.36
$7.86 ΰΈΏ245
30.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.46 BGNΒ 2.32
$1.28 ΰΈΏ39.96
14.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.3K BGNΒ 48.2K
$20.5K ΰΈΏ639.1K
48.02%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.6K BGNΒ 28.0K
$22.3K ΰΈΏ695.9K
-20.99%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$102 BGNΒ 163
$49.20 ΰΈΏ1,536
108.11%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$15.14 BGNΒ 24.07
$13.95 ΰΈΏ435
8.53%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.15 BGNΒ 17.72
$15.62 ΰΈΏ487
-28.62%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$33.99 BGNΒ 54.1
$50.1 ΰΈΏ1,564
-32.17%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.29 BGNΒ 11.59
$12.12 ΰΈΏ378
-39.85%
Cinema Ticket
$8.04 BGNΒ 12.78
$3.74 ΰΈΏ117
114.97%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$238 BGNΒ 378
$301 ΰΈΏ9,406
-21.12%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,319 BGNΒ 3,687
$7,691 ΰΈΏ240.0K
-69.85%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$38.26 BGNΒ 60.8
$54.9 ΰΈΏ1,712
-30.25%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.90 BGNΒ 30.05
$26.24 ΰΈΏ819
-27.97%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$47.12 BGNΒ 74.9
$73.5 ΰΈΏ2,294
-35.90%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.7 BGNΒ 80.5
$70.6 ΰΈΏ2,204
-28.27%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$526 BGNΒ 836
$272 ΰΈΏ8,492
93.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 BGNΒ 598
$258 ΰΈΏ8,055
45.84%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$648 BGNΒ 1,030
$746 ΰΈΏ23.3K
-13.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$652 BGNΒ 1,037
$494 ΰΈΏ15.4K
32.15%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,230 BGNΒ 1,955
$2,006 ΰΈΏ62.6K
-38.71%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,013 BGNΒ 1,610
$1,014 ΰΈΏ31.7K
-0.14%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Bansko
Chiang Rai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,184 BGNΒ 1,882
$478 ΰΈΏ14.9K
147.48%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.4
5
-32.00%

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Last update for Bansko: February 2, 2026

Last update for Chiang Rai: January 31, 2026

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