Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and South Tangerang Cost of Living Comparison Between Chiang Mai and South Tangerang

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 16.1% more expensive than South Tangerang without rent, and 11.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 24.6% more expensive than South Tangerang without rent, and 20.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.02 ฿65.3
$2.39 Rp 38.9K
-15.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.78 ฿608
$18.16 Rp 294.8K
3.41%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.67 ฿248
$3.47 Rp 56.2K
121.04%
Cappuccino
$1.98 ฿64.2
$1.98 Rp 32.1K
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.82 ฿26.64
$0.49 Rp 7,875
67.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 ฿10.58
$0.28 Rp 4,563
17.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.12 ฿68.6
$2.69 Rp 43.6K
-21.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.73 ฿121
$4.25 Rp 69K
-12.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 ฿53.2
$1.31 Rp 21.2K
25.19%
White Bread (500g)
$1.57 ฿50.9
$1.06 Rp 17.2K
48.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.19 ฿38.62
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
25.26%
Eggs
$1.98 ฿64.1
$1.69 Rp 27.5K
17.16%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.99 ฿517
$6.33 Rp 102.7K
152.61%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.12 ฿101
$3.14 Rp 50.9K
-0.64%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.16 ฿361
$7.78 Rp 126.3K
43.44%
Apples (1kg)
$2.76 ฿89.2
$2.92 Rp 47.4K
-5.48%
Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ฿39.5
$1.55 Rp 25.2K
-21.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.71 ฿55.4
$2 Rp 32.4K
-14.50%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.55 ฿50.2
$1.55 Rp 25.2K
-
Potato (1kg)
$1.34 ฿43.21
$1.64 Rp 26.7K
-18.29%
Onion (1kg)
$1.21 ฿39.23
$2.66 Rp 43.2K
-54.51%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.72 ฿23.2
$0.91 Rp 14.8K
-20.88%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 ฿17.05
$0.42 Rp 6,865
26.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.72 ฿153
$2.5 Rp 40.6K
88.80%
Wine (Bottle)
$18.39 ฿595
$23.18 Rp 376.3K
-20.66%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 ฿57.9
$2.12 Rp 34.4K
-15.57%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.21 ฿104
$3.18 Rp 51.6K
0.94%
🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 ฿30.44
$0.23 Rp 3,740
308.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.9 ฿612
$18.2 Rp 295.4K
3.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.42 ฿46.08
$0.56 Rp 9,150
153.57%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ฿43.53
$0.35 Rp 5,621
285.71%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 ฿254
$2.48 Rp 40.3K
216.53%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.25 ฿40.4
$0.81 Rp 13.1K
54.32%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿684.9K
$24.7K Rp 400.5M
-14.23%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ฿706.8K
$32.5K Rp 528.1M
-32.86%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$70.6 ฿2,285
$69.3 Rp 1.1M
1.91%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.72 ฿444
$6.31 Rp 102.4K
117.43%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.56 ฿568
$23.57 Rp 382.6K
-25.50%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.64 ฿1,347
$33.22 Rp 539.2K
25.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.9 ฿223
$10.49 Rp 170.2K
-34.22%
Cinema Ticket
$5.8 ฿188
$3.04 Rp 49.3K
90.79%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$308 ฿9,963
$111 Rp 1.8M
176.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.7K ฿475.8K
$7,682 Rp 124.7M
91.40%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.4 ฿1,793
$41.56 Rp 674.7K
33.30%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.4 ฿854
$30.25 Rp 491K
-12.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.1 ฿2,755
$63.7 Rp 1M
33.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$71.8 ฿2,323
$64.7 Rp 1M
11.03%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$434 ฿14K
$312 Rp 5.1M
39.27%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$235 ฿7,610
$248 Rp 4M
-5.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$821 ฿26.6K
$524 Rp 8.5M
56.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$498 ฿16.1K
$362 Rp 5.9M
37.55%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,180 ฿70.6K
$1,283 Rp 20.8M
69.87%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,543 ฿49.9K
$844 Rp 13.7M
82.79%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
South Tangerang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$703 ฿22.8K
$312 Rp 5.1M
125.40%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
9.59
-47.86%

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

Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025

Last update for South Tangerang: October 29, 2025

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