Cost of Living Comparison Between Istočno Sarajevo and Chiang Mai Cost of Living Comparison Between Istočno Sarajevo and Chiang Mai

😐 Solo nomad: Istočno Sarajevo is 16.6% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 14.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Istočno Sarajevo is 33.7% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 6.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.22 BAM 12.13
$2.03 ฿64.2
255.67%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$35.24 BAM 59.2
$18.59 ฿588
89.56%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.47 BAM 9.20
$7.48 ฿237
-26.87%
Cappuccino
$1.74 BAM 2.92
$2.00 ฿63.2
-13.00%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 BAM 3.45
$0.85 ฿26.81
141.18%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 BAM 2.27
$0.35 ฿11.13
285.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.42 BAM 4.06
$2.21 ฿70.0
9.50%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 BAM 3.44
$3.76 ฿119
-45.48%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.37 BAM 2.29
$1.72 ฿54.4
-20.35%
White Bread (500g)
$1.34 BAM 2.25
$1.63 ฿51.7
-17.79%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.07 BAM 3.48
$1.16 ฿36.66
78.45%
Eggs
$3.14 BAM 5.28
$1.98 ฿62.6
58.59%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.84 BAM 16.54
$15.93 ฿504
-38.23%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.13 BAM 13.65
$3.17 ฿100
156.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.48 BAM 22.64
$10.90 ฿345
23.67%
Apples (1kg)
$1.55 BAM 2.61
$2.65 ฿83.7
-41.51%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BAM 2.85
$1.22 ฿38.70
38.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.80 BAM 3.03
$1.70 ฿53.7
5.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.72 BAM 2.88
$1.59 ฿50.3
8.18%
Potato (1kg)
$1.13 BAM 1.89
$1.32 ฿41.90
-14.39%
Onion (1kg)
$1.17 BAM 1.96
$1.17 ฿36.99
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.98 BAM 1.64
$0.68 ฿21.46
44.12%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.02 BAM 1.71
$0.56 ฿17.64
82.14%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.59 BAM 6.02
$4.51 ฿143
-20.40%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.22 BAM 13.81
$19.07 ฿604
-56.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 BAM 1.83
$1.77 ฿56.0
-38.42%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.33 BAM 2.23
$3.18 ฿101
-58.18%
🚌 Getting Around
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.78 BAM 2.99
$0.96 ฿30.47
85.42%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$35.16 BAM 59.1
$18.90 ฿598
86.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.43 BAM 2.40
$1.36 ฿42.98
5.15%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.76 BAM 1.28
$1.35 ฿42.80
-43.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.41 BAM 17.49
$8.03 ฿254
29.64%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.57 BAM 2.64
$1.24 ฿39.34
26.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$23.9K BAM 40.1K
$21.2K ฿669.8K
12.77%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.6K BAM 43.1K
$21.8K ฿688.5K
17.82%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$123 BAM 206
$71.2 ฿2,255
72.30%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$19.30 BAM 32.43
$14.09 ฿446
36.98%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$28.36 BAM 47.64
$17.47 ฿553
62.34%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.99 BAM 50.4
$42.07 ฿1,332
-28.71%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$10.75 BAM 18.05
$6.88 ฿218
56.25%
Cinema Ticket
$5.62 BAM 9.45
$5.94 ฿188
-5.39%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$154 BAM 259
$307 ฿9,728
-49.91%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,317 BAM 5,572
$14.8K ฿468.2K
-77.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.9 BAM 154
$55.7 ฿1,762
65.12%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$34.69 BAM 58.3
$26.79 ฿848
29.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$96.6 BAM 162
$83.2 ฿2,634
16.04%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$99.9 BAM 168
$70.1 ฿2,219
42.55%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$222 BAM 373
$427 ฿13.5K
-48.02%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$195 BAM 328
$237 ฿7,504
-17.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$264 BAM 444
$802 ฿25.4K
-67.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$224 BAM 377
$503 ฿15.9K
-55.43%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,860 BAM 3,124
$2,061 ฿65.2K
-9.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,416 BAM 2,379
$1,533 ฿48.5K
-7.61%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Istočno Sarajevo
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$739 BAM 1,241
$654 ฿20.7K
13.05%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.8
5
-24.00%

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Last update for Istočno Sarajevo: March 1, 2026

Last update for Chiang Mai: March 1, 2026

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