Bangkok

🇹🇭Thailand•Southeast Asia

City Score

"A chaotic, electrifying megacity with world-class street food, a massive expat scene, and absurdly affordable luxury living."

City Metrics

Cost of Living52

Safety55

Healthcare74

Career Opportunities73

Climate63

Transport78

Air Quality56

Family Friendliness64.33

Education70

Top Neighborhoods

Sukhumvit (Thong Lo/Ekkamai)

Silom/Sathorn

Ari

On Nut

Housing Reality

Condo rentals dominate. Deposits are typically 2 months. Many landlords prefer 1-year contracts but shorter terms are negotiable. Air conditioning electricity costs can exceed the rent.

Getting Around

BTS Skytrain and MRT are modern but don't cover the whole city. Grab (ride-hailing) is essential. Traffic is legendary — plan your life around the BTS line.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Bangkok a good place to live?

Bangkok scores 64/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 52/100), moderately safe (safety: 55/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 74/100). Top neighborhoods include Sukhumvit (Thong Lo/Ekkamai), Silom/Sathorn, Ari.

▸What is the cost of living in Bangkok?

Bangkok has a cost of living score of 52/100 (higher = more affordable). Condo rentals dominate. Deposits are typically 2 months. Many landlords prefer 1-year contracts but shorter terms are negotiable. Air conditioning electricity costs can exceed the rent.

▸How do I get around Bangkok?

Bangkok has a transport score of 78/100. BTS Skytrain and MRT are modern but don't cover the whole city. Grab (ride-hailing) is essential. Traffic is legendary — plan your life around the BTS line.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Bangkok?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Bangkok are Sukhumvit (Thong Lo/Ekkamai), Silom/Sathorn, Ari, On Nut. A chaotic, electrifying megacity with world-class street food, a massive expat scene, and absurdly affordable luxury living.

▸Is Bangkok safe for expats?

Bangkok has a safety score of 55/100. The city moderately safe and has an air quality score of 56/100.

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