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Denpasar (Bali)

Indonesia
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Chiang Mai

Thailand

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Chiang Mai (~980 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Chiang Mai 🌟 Best QoL: Denpasar (Bali) 💡 Best value: Chiang Mai
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category Denpasar (Bali)Chiang Mai Best
Rent 420 USD 320 USD Chiang Mai
Food 360 USD 330 USD Chiang Mai
Utilities 75 USD 60 USD Chiang Mai
Transport 35 USD 30 USD Chiang Mai
Healthcare 50 USD 40 USD Chiang Mai
Internet 30 USD 20 USD Chiang Mai
Entertainment 216 USD 108 USD Chiang Mai
Other 144 USD 72 USD Chiang Mai
Total (monthly) 1,330 USD 980 USD Chiang Mai
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score Denpasar (Bali)Chiang Mai Best
Cost of living 82 90 Chiang Mai
Safety 70 85 Chiang Mai
Quality of life 78 78 Denpasar (Bali)
Internet 80 80 Denpasar (Bali)
Healthcare 70 65 Denpasar (Bali)
Transport 65 65 Denpasar (Bali)
Nightlife 85 60 Denpasar (Bali)
Climate 82 80 Denpasar (Bali)
English 84 42 Denpasar (Bali)
Visa ease 68 72 Chiang Mai

Denpasar (Bali)

Safety
70
Quality of life
78
Internet
80
Healthcare
70
Transport
65
Nightlife
85

Chiang Mai

Safety
85
Quality of life
78
Internet
80
Healthcare
65
Transport
65
Nightlife
60