Выбор между Bangkok и Chiang Mai — это metro scale vs northern calm, а не «какой город лучше».
At a glance
| Factor | Bangkok | Chiang Mai |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed condo) | Выше в BTS corridors | Обычно ниже |
| Healthcare | Largest private cluster | Good private; serious cases may transfer |
| Transit | BTS/MRT + traffic | Scooter/car culture; limited rail |
| Nomad scene | Growing; higher costs | Established long-stay community |
| Air quality | Traffic + seasonal haze | Smoke season (Feb–Apr) |
| Immigration trips | Multiple offices; queues | Provincial office |
Инструмент
Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate monthly living costs in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, or Pattaya by lifestyle tier.
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Choose Bangkok if
- Specialist hospitals и frequent international flights
- BTS-linked commutes
- Maximum restaurant and service choice
Hub: Bangkok · Neighbourhoods
Choose Chiang Mai if
- Lower housing и cafe-work routine
- Scooter или car dependency
- Long stays с planning через burning season
Hub: Chiang Mai · Getting around
Visa и reporting
National rules одинаковы. 90-day reports и TM.30 в любом городе.
Частые вопросы
Which is cheaper?
Chiang Mai typically cheaper; Bangkok wins on salary jobs и flights.
Can I try both?
Many scout both on tourist or DTV before annual lease.