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Cheaper overall| Expense | Chiang Mai | Nakhon Ratchasima | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.47 | $5.09 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $21.89 | $20.35 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Cappuccino | $1.64 | $1.53 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $124 | $115 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Monthly public transport pass | $20.06 | $18.66 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $52.90 | $49.18 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $15.32 | $14.25 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Fitness club membership | $15.32 | $14.25 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Cinema ticket | $4.01 | $3.73 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $271 | $247 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $188 | $172 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $565 | $516 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Total single-person budget | $553 | $511 | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| Average net salary | $741 | $689 |
Nakhon Ratchasima is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chiang Mai runs about $553 versus $511 in Nakhon Ratchasima — 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 Nakhon Ratchasima