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Game Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Penang and Bangkok: Both cities offer matching average gross salaries. Cost of living is 23% cheaper in Penang. Both cities offer nearly identical purchasing power margins.

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Penang
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Bangkok

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$18,000/yr
$18,000/yr
Junior Developer Pay
$7,000
$9,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$14,000
$16,000
Senior Developer Pay
$25,000
$27,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$34,000
$36,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$380
$550
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$238
$320
Groceries (Monthly)
$120
$150
Public Transport Pass
$14
$20
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$72
$90
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$604/mo
CHEAPER
$788/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
24%
20%
Social Security Deduction
11%
5%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$770/mo
$1,000/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.8
8.8
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$166/mo
$212/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~60 months
~47 months
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