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Chiang Mai vs Khon Kaen

Thailand vs Thailand · 485 km apart

Chiang Mai

Thailand

฿20,194 ($553)

single / month

VS

Khon Kaen

Thailand

฿18,662 ($511)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseChiang MaiKhon KaenCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$5.47$5.09Khon Kaen
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$21.89$20.35Khon Kaen
Cappuccino$1.64$1.53Khon Kaen
Monthly groceries (single person)$124$115Khon Kaen
Monthly public transport pass$20.06$18.66Khon Kaen
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$52.90$49.18Khon Kaen
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$15.32$14.25Khon Kaen
Fitness club membership$15.32$14.25Khon Kaen
Cinema ticket$4.01$3.73Khon Kaen
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$271$247Khon Kaen
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$188$172Khon Kaen
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$565$516Khon Kaen
Total single-person budget$553$511Khon Kaen
Average net salary$741$689

Verdict

Khon Kaen is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chiang Mai runs about $553 versus $511 in Khon Kaen — a difference of roughly 8%.

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 Chiang Mai  ·  Full cost of living in Khon Kaen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiang Mai cheaper than Khon Kaen?
No. Chiang Mai costs an estimated $553 per month for a single person, about 8% more than Khon Kaen at $511.
How far is Chiang Mai from Khon Kaen?
The straight-line distance between Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen is approximately 485 km (301 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Chiang Mai or Khon Kaen?
The estimated average net salary is $741 in Chiang Mai and $689 in Khon Kaen. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $188 in Chiang Mai versus $178 in Khon Kaen per month.