Purchasing Power Calculator

Find out exactly how much you need to earn in your new city to maintain your current lifestyle.

Bangkok
Chiang Mai
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Standard of Living
BangkokChiang Mai

To have the same lifestyle in Chiang Mai, you need:

Required salary
$37,500
25% less expensive
than Bangkok
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Bangkok
$50,000
Chiang Mai
$37,500

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Monthly Cost Breakdown

How your expenses compare in both cities

BangkokVSChiang Mai

Estimated Monthly Costs

Without rent

25% lower
Current city
Bangkok
$350
/ month
Target city
Chiang Mai
$263
/ month
House Rent
Comparison
38%
Lower
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Comparison
0%
Lower
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0%
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Bangkok
Bangkok
$50,000
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This calculation is based on our aggregated cost of living indices. It estimates the net salary you would need in your destination to maintain the exact same purchasing power and lifestyle as your base city. Taxes and specific housing markets may vary.