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Bang Bua Thong vs Chiang Mai

Thailand vs Thailand · 564 km apart

Bang Bua Thong

Thailand

฿17,520 ($480)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Chiang Mai

Thailand

฿20,194 ($553)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseBang Bua ThongChiang MaiCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$4.80$5.47Bang Bua Thong
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$19.20$21.89Bang Bua Thong
Cappuccino$1.44$1.64Bang Bua Thong
Monthly groceries (single person)$109$124Bang Bua Thong
Monthly public transport pass$17.60$20.06Bang Bua Thong
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$46.40$52.90Bang Bua Thong
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$13.44$15.32Bang Bua Thong
Fitness club membership$13.44$15.32Bang Bua Thong
Cinema ticket$3.52$4.01Bang Bua Thong
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$230$271Bang Bua Thong
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$160$188Bang Bua Thong
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$480$565Bang Bua Thong
Total single-person budget$480$553Bang Bua Thong
Average net salary$650$741

Verdict

Bang Bua Thong is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bang Bua Thong runs about $480 versus $553 in Chiang Mai — a difference of roughly 15%.

Salary-adjusted, Chiang Mai leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.

Full cost of living in Bang Bua Thong  ·  Full cost of living in Chiang Mai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bang Bua Thong cheaper than Chiang Mai?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $480 per month in Bang Bua Thong versus $553 in Chiang Mai — about 15% less.
How far is Bang Bua Thong from Chiang Mai?
The straight-line distance between Bang Bua Thong and Chiang Mai is approximately 564 km (350 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Bang Bua Thong or Chiang Mai?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Bang Bua Thong and $741 in Chiang Mai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $170 in Bang Bua Thong versus $188 in Chiang Mai per month.