Can you afford Bangkok?
A five-year remote-work visa, private healthcare at a quarter of Western prices, and food costs that barely register.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $4,160 | $1,383 | $2,777 | 100 | comfortable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $6,510 | $1,383 | $5,126 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $8,843 | $1,911 | $6,932 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $11,063 | $3,858 | $7,206 | 100 | comfortable |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Bangkok?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $24,000 gross a year in Bangkok.
Can a family of four live in Bangkok on $180,000?
7,206 USD a month left over — 65% of take-home pay. Housing takes 8% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Bangkok?
5,126 USD a month left over — 79% of take-home pay. Housing takes 11% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".