Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
π»π³ Vietnam
31
Cost of Living Index in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Learn more Cost of Living Comparison Between General Santos and Chiang Mai Cost of Living Comparison Between General Santos and Chiang Mai
π Solo nomad:
General Santos is 5% cheaper than Chiang Mai without rent, and 19.5% cheaper with rent.
π Family of 3:
General Santos is 26.6% cheaper than Chiang Mai without rent, and 19.3% cheaper with rent.
π½ Eating Out
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.51 β±251
$2.02 ΰΈΏ65.3
123.27%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$10.72 β±597
$18.78 ΰΈΏ608
-42.92%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.92 β±163
$7.67 ΰΈΏ248
-61.93%
Cappuccino
$2.11 β±118
$1.98 ΰΈΏ64.2
6.57%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.36 β±19.83
$0.82 ΰΈΏ26.64
-56.10%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.3 β±16.52
$0.33 ΰΈΏ10.58
-9.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.16 β±64.8
$2.12 ΰΈΏ68.6
-45.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.87 β±48.25
$3.73 ΰΈΏ121
-76.68%
π Groceries & Markets
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.46 β±81.3
$1.64 ΰΈΏ53.2
-10.98%
White Bread (500g)
$0.93 β±52
$1.57 ΰΈΏ50.9
-40.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.91 β±50.7
$1.19 ΰΈΏ38.62
-23.53%
Eggs
$2.06 β±115
$1.98 ΰΈΏ64.1
4.04%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.08 β±338
$15.99 ΰΈΏ517
-61.98%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$2.96 β±165
$3.12 ΰΈΏ101
-5.13%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.18 β±344
$11.16 ΰΈΏ361
-44.62%
Apples (1kg)
$2.9 β±161
$2.76 ΰΈΏ89.2
5.07%
Banana (1kg)
$1.19 β±66.4
$1.22 ΰΈΏ39.5
-2.46%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.38 β±132
$1.71 ΰΈΏ55.4
39.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.43 β±23.78
$1.55 ΰΈΏ50.2
-72.26%
Potato (1kg)
$0.87 β±48.29
$1.34 ΰΈΏ43.21
-35.07%
Onion (1kg)
$3.16 β±176
$1.21 ΰΈΏ39.23
161.16%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.08 β±60
$0.72 ΰΈΏ23.2
50.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 β±30.85
$0.53 ΰΈΏ17.05
3.77%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.19 β±122
$4.72 ΰΈΏ153
-53.60%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.25 β±459
$18.39 ΰΈΏ595
-55.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.04 β±57.9
$1.79 ΰΈΏ57.9
-41.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.51 β±84
$3.21 ΰΈΏ104
-52.96%
π Getting Around
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 β±20.15
$0.94 ΰΈΏ30.44
-61.70%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.09 β±506
$18.9 ΰΈΏ612
-51.90%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.8 β±44.6
$1.42 ΰΈΏ46.08
-43.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.15 β±8.1
$1.35 ΰΈΏ43.53
-88.89%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 β±75.7
$7.85 ΰΈΏ254
-82.68%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.14 β±63.4
$1.25 ΰΈΏ40.4
-8.80%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$20.1K β±1.1M
$21.2K ΰΈΏ684.9K
-5.03%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.7K β±1.2M
$21.8K ΰΈΏ706.8K
-5.11%
π§Ύ Monthly Utilities & Internet
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$75.2 β±4,184
$70.6 ΰΈΏ2,285
6.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$34.32 β±1,911
$13.72 ΰΈΏ444
150.15%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.13 β±2,012
$17.56 ΰΈΏ568
105.75%
π Sport & Entertainment
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$34.26 β±1,908
$41.64 ΰΈΏ1,347
-17.72%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$1.76 β±97.8
$6.9 ΰΈΏ223
-74.49%
Cinema Ticket
$3.17 β±176
$5.8 ΰΈΏ188
-45.34%
π§Έ Childcare & Education
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$58.8 β±3,275
$308 ΰΈΏ9,963
-80.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,434 β±79.8K
$14.7K ΰΈΏ475.8K
-90.25%
ππ Clothing & Footwear
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$46.39 β±2,583
$55.4 ΰΈΏ1,793
-16.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$15.65 β±871
$26.4 ΰΈΏ854
-40.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.3 β±3,972
$85.1 ΰΈΏ2,755
-16.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$68.9 β±3,838
$71.8 ΰΈΏ2,323
-3.97%
π Accommodation & Living
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$269 β±15K
$434 ΰΈΏ14K
-38.14%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$179 β±9,963
$235 ΰΈΏ7,610
-23.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$593 β±33K
$821 ΰΈΏ26.6K
-27.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$395 β±22K
$498 ΰΈΏ16.1K
-20.77%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,389 β±133K
$2,180 ΰΈΏ70.6K
9.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,543 ΰΈΏ49.9K
-
π΅ Salaries & Financials
General Santos
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$703 ΰΈΏ22.8K
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.5
5
30.00%
Citycost data is based on AI and user input β minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for General Santos: October 27, 2025
Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025
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