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

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 66.8% more expensive than Banyuwangi without rent, and 68.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 61.5% more expensive than Banyuwangi without rent, and 67.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.02 ฿65.3
$0.75 Rp 12.2K
169.33%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.78 ฿608
$12.04 Rp 195.5K
55.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.67 ฿248
$3.06 Rp 49.6K
150.65%
Cappuccino
$1.98 ฿64.2
$1.36 Rp 22.1K
45.59%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 ฿26.64
$0.42 Rp 6,792
95.24%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 ฿10.58
$0.21 Rp 3,330
57.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 ฿68.6
$2.35 Rp 38.2K
-9.79%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.73 ฿121
$4.02 Rp 65.3K
-7.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 ฿53.2
$1.09 Rp 17.7K
50.46%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 ฿50.9
$0.7 Rp 11.3K
124.29%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.19 ฿38.62
$0.88 Rp 14.3K
35.23%
Eggs
$1.98 ฿64.1
$0.88 Rp 14.3K
125.00%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.99 ฿517
$3.92 Rp 63.7K
307.91%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.12 ฿101
$2.35 Rp 38.1K
32.77%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.16 ฿361
$7.17 Rp 116.4K
55.65%
Apples (1kg)
$2.76 ฿89.2
$2.13 Rp 34.6K
29.58%
Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ฿39.5
$0.59 Rp 9,554
106.78%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 ฿55.4
$0.8 Rp 12.9K
113.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 ฿50.2
$1.08 Rp 17.6K
43.52%
Potato (1kg)
$1.34 ฿43.21
$0.94 Rp 15.3K
42.55%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 ฿39.23
$0.96 Rp 15.6K
26.04%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 ฿23.2
$0.64 Rp 10.4K
12.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 ฿17.05
$0.39 Rp 6,380
35.90%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.72 ฿153
$2.46 Rp 39.9K
91.87%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.39 ฿595
$5.92 Rp 96.1K
210.64%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 ฿57.9
$1.51 Rp 24.5K
18.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 ฿104
$2.48 Rp 40.2K
29.44%
🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 ฿30.44
$0.32 Rp 5,212
193.75%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.9 ฿612
$9.86 Rp 160.1K
91.68%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.42 ฿46.08
$0.48 Rp 7,802
195.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ฿43.53
$0.31 Rp 5,081
335.48%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 ฿254
$2.84 Rp 46.1K
176.41%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 ฿40.4
$0.81 Rp 13.2K
54.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿684.9K
$20.8K Rp 338.3M
1.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ฿706.8K
$30.9K Rp 501M
-29.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$70.6 ฿2,285
$52 Rp 844.7K
35.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.72 ฿444
$4.09 Rp 66.4K
235.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.56 ฿568
$19.84 Rp 322.1K
-11.49%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.64 ฿1,347
$23.26 Rp 377.5K
79.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 ฿223
$5.97 Rp 97K
15.58%
Cinema Ticket
$5.8 ฿188
$2.08 Rp 33.7K
178.85%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$308 ฿9,963
$30.77 Rp 499.5K
900.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.7K ฿475.8K
$1,219 Rp 19.8M
1105.92%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.4 ฿1,793
$24.2 Rp 392.8K
128.93%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.4 ฿854
$12.45 Rp 202K
112.05%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.1 ฿2,755
$62.6 Rp 1M
35.93%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.8 ฿2,323
$30.48 Rp 494.7K
135.50%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$434 ฿14K
$260 Rp 4.2M
66.95%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$235 ฿7,610
$157 Rp 2.5M
50.13%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$821 ฿26.6K
$595 Rp 9.7M
37.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$498 ฿16.1K
$338 Rp 5.5M
47.20%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,180 ฿70.6K
$1,217 Rp 19.8M
79.18%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,543 ฿49.9K
$784 Rp 12.7M
96.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Banyuwangi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$703 ฿22.8K
$163 Rp 2.6M
331.64%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
6.84
-26.90%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025

Last update for Banyuwangi: October 28, 2025

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