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

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 1078.3% more expensive than Gan without rent, and 1860.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 1199.2% more expensive than Gan without rent, and 1715.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.03 ฿64.8
$5.65 MVR 87.3
-64.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.59 ฿594
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.48 ฿239
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Cappuccino
$2.00 ฿63.8
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 ฿27.08
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.35 ฿11.24
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.21 ฿70.7
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.76 ฿120
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.72 ฿54.9
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White Bread (500g)
$1.63 ฿52.2
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 ฿37.04
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Eggs
$1.98 ฿63.3
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.93 ฿509
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.17 ฿101
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.90 ฿349
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Apples (1kg)
$2.65 ฿84.6
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Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ฿39.09
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.70 ฿54.3
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Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 ฿50.8
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Potato (1kg)
$1.32 ฿42.33
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Onion (1kg)
$1.17 ฿37.36
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 ฿21.67
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 ฿17.81
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.51 ฿144
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Wine (Bottle)
$19.07 ฿610
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.77 ฿56.6
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 ฿102
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🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.96 ฿30.78
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.90 ฿604
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 ฿43.41
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ฿43.23
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.03 ฿257
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 ฿39.74
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿676.6K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ฿695.5K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$71.2 ฿2,277
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.09 ฿450
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.47 ฿559
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.07 ฿1,345
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.88 ฿220
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Cinema Ticket
$5.94 ฿190
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$307 ฿9,827
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.8K ฿473.0K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.7 ฿1,780
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.79 ฿856
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.2 ฿2,661
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.1 ฿2,241
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$427 ฿13.7K
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 ฿7,580
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$802 ฿25.6K
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$503 ฿16.1K
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,061 ฿65.9K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,533 ฿49.0K
$550 MVR 8,503
178.64%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Gan
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$654 ฿20.9K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
0
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Last update for Chiang Mai: March 1, 2026

Last update for Gan: March 1, 2026

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