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

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 35.2% more expensive than Denpasar without rent, and 39.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 28.7% more expensive than Denpasar without rent, and 38.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.02 ฿65.3
$1.82 Rp 29.5K
10.99%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.78 ฿608
$21.7 Rp 352.2K
-13.46%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.67 ฿248
$3.47 Rp 56.3K
121.04%
Cappuccino
$1.98 ฿64.2
$1.93 Rp 31.3K
2.59%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 ฿26.64
$0.68 Rp 11K
20.59%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 ฿10.58
$0.32 Rp 5,260
3.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 ฿68.6
$2.17 Rp 35.3K
-2.30%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.73 ฿121
$3 Rp 48.7K
24.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 ฿53.2
$1.24 Rp 20.1K
32.26%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 ฿50.9
$1.47 Rp 23.9K
6.80%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.19 ฿38.62
$1.05 Rp 17K
13.33%
Eggs
$1.98 ฿64.1
$1.58 Rp 25.6K
25.32%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.99 ฿517
$7.17 Rp 116.3K
123.01%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.12 ฿101
$4.02 Rp 65.2K
-22.39%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.16 ฿361
$8.86 Rp 143.8K
25.96%
Apples (1kg)
$2.76 ฿89.2
$2.33 Rp 37.9K
18.45%
Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ฿39.5
$1.42 Rp 23K
-14.08%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 ฿55.4
$1.33 Rp 21.6K
28.57%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 ฿50.2
$1.66 Rp 27K
-6.63%
Potato (1kg)
$1.34 ฿43.21
$1.37 Rp 22.2K
-2.19%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 ฿39.23
$1.96 Rp 31.8K
-38.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 ฿23.2
$0.93 Rp 15.1K
-22.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 ฿17.05
$0.34 Rp 5,587
55.88%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.72 ฿153
$2.42 Rp 39.3K
95.04%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.39 ฿595
$11.5 Rp 186.7K
59.91%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 ฿57.9
$2.01 Rp 32.6K
-10.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 ฿104
$2.13 Rp 34.6K
50.70%
🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 ฿30.44
$0.26 Rp 4,245
261.54%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.9 ฿612
$12.28 Rp 199.3K
53.91%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.42 ฿46.08
$0.95 Rp 15.4K
49.47%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ฿43.53
$0.28 Rp 4,576
382.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 ฿254
$3.37 Rp 54.6K
132.94%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 ฿40.4
$0.79 Rp 12.9K
58.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿684.9K
$24.4K Rp 396.5M
-13.35%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ฿706.8K
$33.8K Rp 549.4M
-35.46%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$70.6 ฿2,285
$53.3 Rp 864.4K
32.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.72 ฿444
$4.31 Rp 70K
218.33%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.56 ฿568
$19.17 Rp 311.2K
-8.40%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.64 ฿1,347
$26.87 Rp 436.2K
54.97%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 ฿223
$6.85 Rp 111.2K
0.73%
Cinema Ticket
$5.8 ฿188
$3.61 Rp 58.5K
60.66%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$308 ฿9,963
$158 Rp 2.6M
94.31%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.7K ฿475.8K
$5,083 Rp 82.5M
189.26%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.4 ฿1,793
$37.39 Rp 606.9K
48.17%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.4 ฿854
$22.24 Rp 361.1K
18.71%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.1 ฿2,755
$57.3 Rp 929.7K
48.65%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.8 ฿2,323
$44.18 Rp 717.2K
62.47%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$434 ฿14K
$267 Rp 4.3M
62.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$235 ฿7,610
$158 Rp 2.6M
48.44%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$821 ฿26.6K
$619 Rp 10.1M
32.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$498 ฿16.1K
$288 Rp 4.7M
72.83%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,180 ฿70.6K
$544 Rp 8.8M
300.84%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,543 ฿49.9K
$445 Rp 7.2M
247.09%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Denpasar
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$703 ฿22.8K
$323 Rp 5.2M
118.07%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
10
-50.00%

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Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025

Last update for Denpasar: October 28, 2025

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