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

😐 Solo nomad: Troyan is 22.5% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 9.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Troyan is 19% more expensive than Chiang Mai without rent, and 8.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.41 BGN 17.60
$2.03 ฿64.8
412.81%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.78 BGN 58.8
$18.59 ฿594
87.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.02 BGN 13.56
$7.48 ฿239
7.22%
Cappuccino
$1.51 BGN 2.55
$2.00 ฿63.8
-24.50%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.50 BGN 2.53
$0.85 ฿27.08
76.47%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.85 BGN 1.44
$0.35 ฿11.24
142.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.43 BGN 2.41
$2.21 ฿70.7
-35.29%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.74 BGN 2.95
$3.76 ฿120
-53.72%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.67 BGN 2.83
$1.72 ฿54.9
-2.91%
White Bread (500g)
$0.53 BGN 0.90
$1.63 ฿52.2
-67.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.26 BGN 3.83
$1.16 ฿37.04
94.83%
Eggs
$2.60 BGN 4.40
$1.98 ฿63.3
31.31%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.84 BGN 14.93
$15.93 ฿509
-44.51%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.78 BGN 13.15
$3.17 ฿101
145.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.49 BGN 19.42
$10.90 ฿349
5.41%
Apples (1kg)
$1.21 BGN 2.04
$2.65 ฿84.6
-54.34%
Banana (1kg)
$1.69 BGN 2.86
$1.22 ฿39.09
38.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.88 BGN 3.17
$1.70 ฿54.3
10.59%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.09 BGN 3.53
$1.59 ฿50.8
31.45%
Potato (1kg)
$0.91 BGN 1.54
$1.32 ฿42.33
-31.06%
Onion (1kg)
$1.61 BGN 2.71
$1.17 ฿37.36
37.61%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 BGN 1.71
$0.68 ฿21.67
48.53%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.68 BGN 1.15
$0.56 ฿17.81
21.43%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.46 BGN 5.86
$4.51 ฿144
-23.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.52 BGN 12.72
$19.07 ฿610
-60.57%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.92 BGN 1.55
$1.77 ฿56.6
-48.02%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.19 BGN 2.01
$3.18 ฿102
-62.58%
🚌 Getting Around
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.89 BGN 1.51
$0.96 ฿30.78
-7.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.71 BGN 45.13
$18.90 ฿604
41.32%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.97 BGN 1.64
$1.36 ฿43.41
-28.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.67 BGN 1.13
$1.35 ฿43.23
-50.37%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.24 BGN 17.30
$8.03 ฿257
27.52%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.51 BGN 2.54
$1.24 ฿39.74
21.77%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.8K BGN 53.7K
$21.2K ฿676.6K
50.20%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K BGN 44.2K
$21.8K ฿695.5K
20.11%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$102 BGN 172
$71.2 ฿2,277
42.49%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.59 BGN 29.72
$14.09 ฿450
24.84%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$12.24 BGN 20.69
$17.47 ฿559
-29.94%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$29.02 BGN 49.05
$42.07 ฿1,345
-31.02%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.82 BGN 25.05
$6.88 ฿220
115.41%
Cinema Ticket
$5.92 BGN 10.00
$5.94 ฿190
-0.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$330 BGN 557
$307 ฿9,827
7.30%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,539 BGN 9,361
$14.8K ฿473.0K
-62.56%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.5 BGN 90.4
$55.7 ฿1,780
-3.92%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$29.03 BGN 49.06
$26.79 ฿856
8.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$74.8 BGN 126
$83.2 ฿2,661
-10.11%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$119 BGN 200
$70.1 ฿2,241
69.19%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$294 BGN 497
$427 ฿13.7K
-31.13%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$231 BGN 390
$237 ฿7,580
-2.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$475 BGN 802
$802 ฿25.6K
-40.77%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$351 BGN 593
$503 ฿16.1K
-30.29%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,310 BGN 2,214
$2,061 ฿65.9K
-36.43%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,217 BGN 2,056
$1,533 ฿49.0K
-20.60%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Troyan
Chiang Mai
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$883 BGN 1,492
$654 ฿20.9K
35.04%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3
5
-40.00%

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

Last update for Troyan: March 1, 2026

Last update for Chiang Mai: March 1, 2026

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