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Moving to Thailand: city comparison

CityVerdict tracks 2 cities in Thailand. Here's how they compare on salary potential, cost of living, and career opportunity.

Bangkok

Worth considering

59
best score / 100
Salary26
Opportunity50
Cost28
Rent pressure40
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46
Career growth
59
Balance
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Chiang Mai

Situational

54
best score / 100
Salary10
Opportunity32
Cost20
Rent pressure33
33
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33
Career growth
54
Balance
Full Chiang Mai profile →Should I move to Chiang Mai? →

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