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

😐 Solo nomad: Samokov is 11.8% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 14.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Samokov is 28.8% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 15.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.52 BGN 17.74
$2.02 ฿65.3
420.79%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$41.51 BGN 70
$18.78 ฿608
121.03%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.85 BGN 16.61
$7.67 ฿248
28.42%
Cappuccino
$1.94 BGN 3.28
$1.98 ฿64.2
-2.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 BGN 2.28
$0.82 ฿26.64
64.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.05 BGN 1.78
$0.33 ฿10.58
218.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.95 BGN 3.28
$2.12 ฿68.6
-8.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.9 BGN 4.89
$3.73 ฿121
-22.25%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.93 BGN 3.26
$1.64 ฿53.2
17.68%
White Bread (500g)
$1.06 BGN 1.8
$1.57 ฿50.9
-32.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.75 BGN 4.65
$1.19 ฿38.62
131.09%
Eggs
$3.74 BGN 6.32
$1.98 ฿64.1
88.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.2 BGN 22.27
$15.99 ฿517
-17.45%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.28 BGN 13.97
$3.12 ฿101
165.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$12.8 BGN 21.59
$11.16 ฿361
14.70%
Apples (1kg)
$1.61 BGN 2.71
$2.76 ฿89.2
-41.67%
Banana (1kg)
$2.23 BGN 3.76
$1.22 ฿39.5
82.79%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.99 BGN 3.36
$1.71 ฿55.4
16.37%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.83 BGN 4.77
$1.55 ฿50.2
82.58%
Potato (1kg)
$1.2 BGN 2.02
$1.34 ฿43.21
-10.45%
Onion (1kg)
$1.37 BGN 2.31
$1.21 ฿39.23
13.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.22 BGN 2.05
$0.72 ฿23.2
69.44%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.8 BGN 1.34
$0.53 ฿17.05
50.94%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.65 BGN 6.16
$4.72 ฿153
-22.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.7 BGN 11.3
$18.39 ฿595
-63.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.21 BGN 2.04
$1.79 ฿57.9
-32.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.6 BGN 2.7
$3.21 ฿104
-50.16%
🚌 Getting Around
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.9 BGN 1.52
$0.94 ฿30.44
-4.26%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.67 BGN 44.99
$18.9 ฿612
41.11%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.2 BGN 2.02
$1.42 ฿46.08
-15.49%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.65 BGN 1.1
$1.35 ฿43.53
-51.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$11.61 BGN 19.59
$7.85 ฿254
47.90%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$1.25 ฿40.4
20.80%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.1K BGN 62.6K
$21.2K ฿684.9K
75.24%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$34.6K BGN 58.4K
$21.8K ฿706.8K
58.40%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$120 BGN 203
$70.6 ฿2,285
70.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.31 BGN 29.2
$13.72 ฿444
26.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$13.34 BGN 22.51
$17.56 ฿568
-24.03%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.89 BGN 50.4
$41.64 ฿1,347
-28.22%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.53 BGN 24.51
$6.9 ฿223
110.58%
Cinema Ticket
$7.21 BGN 12.16
$5.8 ฿188
24.31%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$329 BGN 556
$308 ฿9,963
7.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,352 BGN 9,028
$14.7K ฿475.8K
-63.60%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.79 BGN 75.6
$55.4 ฿1,793
-19.15%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.33 BGN 49.48
$26.4 ฿854
11.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$129 BGN 218
$85.1 ฿2,755
51.83%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$77.6 BGN 131
$71.8 ฿2,323
8.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$295 BGN 497
$434 ฿14K
-32.08%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$229 BGN 387
$235 ฿7,610
-2.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$472 BGN 797
$821 ฿26.6K
-42.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$361 BGN 609
$498 ฿16.1K
-27.59%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,254 BGN 2,115
$2,180 ฿70.6K
-42.49%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,257 BGN 2,121
$1,543 ฿49.9K
-18.50%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Samokov
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$740 BGN 1,248
$703 ฿22.8K
5.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.1
5
2.00%

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Last update for Samokov: October 28, 2025

Last update for Chiang Mai: October 29, 2025

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