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Sakon Nakhon vs Chiang Mai

Thailand vs Thailand · 575 km apart

Sakon Nakhon

Thailand

฿17,520 ($480)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Chiang Mai

Thailand

฿20,194 ($553)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

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

Verdict

Sakon Nakhon is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon  ·  Full cost of living in Chiang Mai

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sakon Nakhon cheaper than Chiang Mai?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $480 per month in Sakon Nakhon versus $553 in Chiang Mai — about 15% less.
How far is Sakon Nakhon from Chiang Mai?
The straight-line distance between Sakon Nakhon and Chiang Mai is approximately 575 km (358 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Sakon Nakhon or Chiang Mai?
The estimated average net salary is $650 in Sakon Nakhon and $741 in Chiang Mai. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $170 in Sakon Nakhon versus $188 in Chiang Mai per month.