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IT Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Chiang Mai and Kuala Lumpur: Average gross pay is 71% higher in Kuala Lumpur. Cost of living is 28% cheaper in Chiang Mai. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Chiang Mai is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.2/10 compared to 8.7/10.

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Chiang Mai
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Kuala Lumpur

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$14,000/yr
$24,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$7,000
$10,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$12,000
$20,000
Senior Developer Pay
$20,000
$34,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$28,000
$45,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$300
$500
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$180
$300
Groceries (Monthly)
$110
$140
Public Transport Pass
$12
$18
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$65
$85
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$536/mo
CHEAPER
$748/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
24%
Social Security Deduction
5%
11%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$750/mo
$1,100/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.2
MORE AFFORDABLE
8.7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$214/mo
$352/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~47 months
~29 months
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