Cost of Living & Salary Comparison 2026
Overall, Krakow is approximately 36% cheaper than Bangkok based on our cost of living index. Bangkok has a COLI of 37.2 (ranked #70 of 113 cities), while Krakow has a COLI of 23.8 (ranked #101).
When it comes to housing, one-bedroom apartment rent in Bangkok averages $600/month compared to $550/month in Krakow. That makes Krakow approximately 8% cheaper for rent alone.
Bangkok has lower total deductions (11.2%) compared to Krakow (20.6%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Bangkok. When evaluating a relocation, remember that total deductions directly impact your take-home pay and should be weighed alongside cost of living differences.
Full breakdown of mandatory payroll deductions for a mid-range salary as a local employee in each city.
Rates shown for local employees. Expat deductions may differ — use the main converter for personalized calculations.
If you earn ฿2,324,379 in Bangkok, you would need approximately zł 187,889 in Krakow to maintain the same purchasing power. That is 36% less thanks to lower cost of living.
COLI-scaled lifestyle equivalents of New York mid-range salaries — not local market pay. For verified/OECD local-market figures see salary pages.
| Job Title | Bangkok (THB) | Krakow (PLN) |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor (General) | ฿2,075,205 | zł 167,747 |
| Software Engineer | ฿979,958 | zł 79,214 |
| Product Manager | ฿1,152,892 | zł 93,193 |
| Lawyer | ฿1,152,892 | zł 93,193 |
| Data Scientist | ฿1,095,247 | zł 88,533 |
| Marketing Manager | ฿830,082 | zł 67,099 |
| Teacher | ฿553,388 | zł 44,733 |
| Nurse | ฿668,677 | zł 54,052 |
These are COLI lifestyle equivalents of the New York mid baseline, not typical local market pay. See methodology and profession×city salary pages for market figures with source badges.
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Thonglor | 1.28x (+28%) |
| Sukhumvit (Asoke) | 1.25x (+25%) |
| Silom / Sathorn | 1.22x (+22%) |
| Thong Lo Soi | 1.22x (+22%) |
| Siam | 1.18x (+18%) |
| Neighborhood | Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Old Town (Stare Miasto) | 1.28x (+28%) |
| Kazimierz | 1.18x (+18%) |
| Zwierzyniec | 1.10x (+10%) |
| Zabłocie | 1.08x (+8%) |
| Podgórze | 1.05x (+5%) |
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Open Salary ConverterBangkok is more expensive overall. Bangkok has a COLI of 37.2 while Krakow has a COLI of 23.8, making Krakow approximately 36% cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living as ฿2,324,379 in Bangkok, you would need approximately zł 187,889 in Krakow.
Average one-bedroom rent in Bangkok is $600/month compared to $550/month in Krakow. Krakow has lower rent by approximately 8%.
Bangkok has lower total deductions (11.2%) compared to Krakow (20.6%), meaning you keep more of your gross salary in Bangkok.
Cost of living indices (COLI) are benchmarked to New York City = 100 and derived from Numbeo and Expatistan crowd-sourced price surveys, cross-referenced with national statistics agencies. Rent data from Numbeo Property Prices.
Salary ranges are compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OES), Glassdoor, and PayScale. Tax rates are approximate effective rates for mid-range earners based on OECD Taxing Wages and national tax authorities. Exchange rates from the European Central Bank. Neighborhood multipliers are estimated from local rental indices and property data.
Last updated: 2026-08-31. Data is refreshed periodically. All figures are estimates for informational purposes only.