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Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data as of April 2026 · Region: Asia· Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
47/100
Global Rank
#49/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$1,000
Confidence: 88%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional public-domain datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 58/100 | Moderate |
| Rent | 91/100 | Affordable |
| Property Purchase | 91/100 | Affordable |
| Utilities | 91/100 | Affordable |
| Transport | 66/100 | Moderate |
| Overall (composite) | 28/100 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,000 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
| City | Est. Monthly Cost | Cost Index | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | $550 | 15 | 72 |
| Bangkok | $900 | 25 | 62 |
| Phuket | $1,150 | 32 | 65 |
| Pattaya | $1,450 | 40 | 62 |
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 35% |
| VAT / GST | 7% |
| Corporate Tax | 20% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 15% |
Special Tax Regimes
LTR visa holders get 17% flat rate. Low VAT.
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 16% | $3,517 |
| $100,000 | 20% | $6,672 |
| $200,000 | 24% | $12,684 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Visa-Free | 30 | No | Yes |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Visa-Free | 30 | No | Yes |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Visa-Free | 30 | No | Yes |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa-Free | 30 | No | Yes |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Visa-Free | 30 | No | Yes |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
| Capital | Bangkok |
| Population | 71.6 Million |
| Currency | Thai Baht (THB) |
| Languages | Thai |
| Region | Southeast Asia |
| Timezone | ICT (UTC+7) |
| English Proficiency | Moderate |
| Expat Community | Very Large |
WhereNext. "ThailandRelocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/th. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.