Bangkok, Thailand
👥 11.4M🏛 Capital
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 247% further
Price Comparison
beer
$2.5068% cheaper
big mac
$4.3525% cheaper
budget hotel
$15.00
cinema
$6.0064% cheaper
coca cola
$0.6072% cheaper
gasoline liter
$1.153% cheaper
inexpensive meal
$2.5089% cheaper
jeans
$35.0032% cheaper
latte
$3.0044% cheaper
luxury hotel
$250.00
mcmeal
$4.5056% cheaper
monthly pass
$30.0070% cheaper
nike shoes
$70.0023% cheaper
rent 1br
$550.0082% cheaper
rent 2br
$800.0081% cheaper
subway fare
$0.7071% cheaper
About Bangkok
Bangkok is a vibrant hub for digital nomads and expats, offering an unbeatable combination of low cost of living, world-class street food, and a thriving international community across bustling neighborhoods like Sukhumvit and Thonglor. The city presents practical challenges including intense heat and humidity, chaotic traffic, and language barriers, but rewards residents with excellent healthcare, affordable luxury accommodations, and endless entertainment options. With affordable coworking spaces, reliable high-speed internet, and a well-established expat infrastructure, Bangkok remains one of Southeast Asia's most attractive cities for remote workers and long-term visitors.
Tropical climate: hot, humid, monsoon season May-OctoberExcellent internet: fiber broadband widely available and affordableMassive expat community: hundreds of thousands of English-speaking residentsMixed walkability: compact neighborhoods vs. chaotic traffic and sprawlLegendary food scene: street food capital with Michelin-starred restaurantsVibrant nightlife: rooftop bars, night bazaars, and diverse entertainmentAbundant coworking: dozens of spaces with 24/7 access and communityGenerally safe: low crime rates in expat areas, petty theft in crowded zones