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

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 31.3% more expensive than Samarkand without rent, and 59% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 42.3% more expensive than Samarkand without rent, and 44.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.03 ฿64.8
$4.49 UZS 54.9K
-54.79%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.59 ฿594
$17.29 UZS 211.4K
7.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.48 ฿239
$4.24 UZS 51.9K
76.42%
Cappuccino
$2.00 ฿63.8
$1.83 UZS 22.4K
9.29%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 ฿27.08
$0.43 UZS 5,210
97.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.35 ฿11.24
$0.27 UZS 3,302
29.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.21 ฿70.7
$1.25 UZS 15.3K
76.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.76 ฿120
$2.03 UZS 24.8K
85.22%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.72 ฿54.9
$1.00 UZS 12.3K
72.00%
White Bread (500g)
$1.63 ฿52.2
$0.37 UZS 4,538
340.54%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 ฿37.04
$1.51 UZS 18.5K
-23.18%
Eggs
$1.98 ฿63.3
$1.25 UZS 15.3K
58.40%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.93 ฿509
$7.65 UZS 93.6K
108.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.17 ฿101
$3.68 UZS 45.0K
-13.86%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.90 ฿349
$8.35 UZS 102.1K
30.54%
Apples (1kg)
$2.65 ฿84.6
$0.82 UZS 10.0K
223.17%
Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ฿39.09
$1.76 UZS 21.5K
-30.68%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.70 ฿54.3
$1.55 UZS 19.0K
9.68%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 ฿50.8
$1.51 UZS 18.5K
5.30%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 ฿42.33
$0.48 UZS 5,891
175.00%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 ฿37.36
$0.16 UZS 1,928
631.25%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 ฿21.67
$0.23 UZS 2,802
195.65%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 ฿17.81
$0.40 UZS 4,927
40.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.51 ฿144
$1.56 UZS 19.1K
189.10%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.07 ฿610
$3.35 UZS 40.9K
469.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.77 ฿56.6
$0.97 UZS 11.8K
82.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 ฿102
$1.93 UZS 23.6K
64.77%
🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.96 ฿30.78
$0.23 UZS 2,809
317.39%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.90 ฿604
$3.25 UZS 39.7K
481.54%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 ฿43.41
$0.41 UZS 4,977
231.71%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ฿43.23
$0.19 UZS 2,331
610.53%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.03 ฿257
$2.32 UZS 28.4K
246.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 ฿39.74
$0.96 UZS 11.7K
29.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿676.6K
$19.8K UZS 241.7M
7.08%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ฿695.5K
$25.0K UZS 305.7M
-12.98%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$71.2 ฿2,277
$40.00 UZS 489.1K
78.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.09 ฿450
$3.63 UZS 44.4K
288.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.47 ฿559
$11.57 UZS 141.5K
50.99%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.07 ฿1,345
$36.46 UZS 445.8K
15.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.88 ฿220
$6.49 UZS 79.4K
6.01%
Cinema Ticket
$5.94 ฿190
$2.90 UZS 35.4K
104.83%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$307 ฿9,827
$118 UZS 1.4M
160.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.8K ฿473.0K
$4,815 UZS 58.9M
207.23%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.7 ฿1,780
$19.43 UZS 237.6K
186.52%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.79 ฿856
$40.11 UZS 490.5K
-33.21%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.2 ฿2,661
$71.7 UZS 876.3K
16.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.1 ฿2,241
$56.1 UZS 685.5K
25.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$427 ฿13.7K
$225 UZS 2.7M
90.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 ฿7,580
$129 UZS 1.6M
84.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$802 ฿25.6K
$427 UZS 5.2M
87.89%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$503 ฿16.1K
$299 UZS 3.7M
68.10%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,061 ฿65.9K
$1,210 UZS 14.8M
70.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,533 ฿49.0K
$527 UZS 6.4M
191.06%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Samarkand
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$654 ฿20.9K
$296 UZS 3.6M
120.91%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
22.07
-77.34%

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

Last update for Chiang Mai: March 1, 2026

Last update for Samarkand: March 1, 2026

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