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Thailand
Very low cost of living and high quality of life
Non-EULong Term Visa
Thailand offers one of the lowest costs of living for a high quality of life. Popular with Digital Nomads and retirees.
Key figures
Studio rent
300-600 €
Monthly budget
800-1 500 €
Tax
0%-35%
Flight from Paris
11h
Avg. temperature
28°C
Language
Thai
Time zone
Paris +6h
Population
71,8M
Indicators
Cost of living
10
Tax burden
7
Quality of life
8
Safety
7
Healthcare
6
Climate
7
Infrastructure
6
Expat community
9
Visa access
4
English
5
Comparison with France
| France | Thailand | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | 2 000-3 000 € | 800-1 500 € | |
| Studio rent | 900-1 400 € | 300-600 € | |
| Healthcare | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
| Distance from Paris | - | 11h de vol |
Advantages
- •Very low cost of living (-60% vs France)
- •Quality of life (climate, food, services)
- •Excellent tourism infrastructure
- •Established expat community
- •New Long Term Resident visa
Points of attention
- •Geographic distance (10h flight)
- •Language barrier
- •Complex visa for long stays
- •Healthcare requiring good insurance
Visa
Tourist visa: 45 days. Long Term Resident (LTR) visa: 10 years for qualified workers, retirees, or investors. Elite visa: 5-20 years (paid).
Taxation
Progressive income tax up to 35%. Territorial regime: only income remitted to Thailand is taxed (unless stay < 180 days/year).
Cost of living
Monthly solo budget: €800-1,500 in Bangkok, €600-1,000 in the provinces. Studio rent: €300-600 in major cities.
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