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

😐 Solo nomad: Chiang Mai is 27.5% more expensive than Tororo without rent, and 94.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Chiang Mai is 25.3% more expensive than Tororo without rent, and 85.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.03 ฿64.8
$2.76 UGX 10.2K
-26.45%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$18.59 ฿594
$26.66 UGX 98.1K
-30.27%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.48 ฿239
$8.53 UGX 31.4K
-12.31%
Cappuccino
$2.00 ฿63.8
$2.74 UGX 10.1K
-27.01%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 ฿27.08
$0.48 UGX 1,755
77.08%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.35 ฿11.24
$0.29 UGX 1,060
20.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.21 ฿70.7
$1.37 UGX 5,031
61.31%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.76 ฿120
$2.76 UGX 10.2K
36.23%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.72 ฿54.9
$0.76 UGX 2,798
126.32%
White Bread (500g)
$1.63 ฿52.2
$1.20 UGX 4,406
35.83%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.16 ฿37.04
$1.37 UGX 5,055
-15.33%
Eggs
$1.98 ฿63.3
$1.82 UGX 6,702
8.79%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$15.93 ฿509
$4.22 UGX 15.5K
277.49%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.17 ฿101
$5.04 UGX 18.5K
-37.10%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.90 ฿349
$4.21 UGX 15.5K
158.91%
Apples (1kg)
$2.65 ฿84.6
$2.80 UGX 10.3K
-5.36%
Banana (1kg)
$1.22 ฿39.09
$1.53 UGX 5,639
-20.26%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.70 ฿54.3
$1.67 UGX 6,163
1.80%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.59 ฿50.8
$1.59 UGX 5,848
-
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 ฿42.33
$1.63 UGX 5,984
-19.02%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 ฿37.36
$1.94 UGX 7,137
-39.69%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 ฿21.67
$1.02 UGX 3,742
-33.33%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.56 ฿17.81
$0.55 UGX 2,018
1.82%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.51 ฿144
$3.01 UGX 11.1K
49.83%
Wine (Bottle)
$19.07 ฿610
$9.75 UGX 35.9K
95.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.77 ฿56.6
$1.24 UGX 4,559
42.74%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.18 ฿102
$2.13 UGX 7,830
49.30%
🚌 Getting Around
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.96 ฿30.78
-
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$18.90 ฿604
-
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 ฿43.41
$0.55 UGX 2,018
147.27%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.35 ฿43.23
$0.28 UGX 1,044
382.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$8.03 ฿257
$4.29 UGX 15.8K
87.18%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 ฿39.74
$1.43 UGX 5,264
-13.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K ฿676.6K
$9,040 UGX 33.3M
134.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.8K ฿695.5K
$8,642 UGX 31.8M
151.73%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$71.2 ฿2,277
$42.58 UGX 156.8K
67.31%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.09 ฿450
$14.17 UGX 52.2K
-0.56%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$17.47 ฿559
$44.04 UGX 162.1K
-60.33%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.07 ฿1,345
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.88 ฿220
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$5.94 ฿190
$6.12 UGX 22.5K
-2.94%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$307 ฿9,827
$160 UGX 590.2K
91.71%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$14.8K ฿473.0K
$4,274 UGX 15.7M
246.13%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.7 ฿1,780
$17.30 UGX 63.7K
221.79%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.79 ฿856
$14.53 UGX 53.5K
84.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$83.2 ฿2,661
$37.90 UGX 139.5K
119.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$70.1 ฿2,241
$47.62 UGX 175.3K
47.23%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$427 ฿13.7K
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$237 ฿7,580
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$802 ฿25.6K
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$503 ฿16.1K
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,061 ฿65.9K
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,533 ฿49.0K
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Chiang Mai
Tororo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$654 ฿20.9K
-
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5
20.8
-75.96%

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Last update for Chiang Mai: March 1, 2026

Last update for Tororo: March 1, 2026

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