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Software Engineer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Bangkok and Tokyo: Average gross pay is 195% higher in Tokyo. Cost of living is 62% cheaper in Bangkok. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Bangkok is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 8.8/10 compared to 7/10.

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Bangkok
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Tokyo

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$20,000/yr
$59,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$10,000
$31,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$18,000
$51,000
Senior Developer Pay
$30,000
$80,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$40,000
$100,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$550
$1,400
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$320
$900
Groceries (Monthly)
$150
$350
Public Transport Pass
$20
$80
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$90
$180
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$788/mo
CHEAPER
$2,067/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
20%
20%
Social Security Deduction
5%
15%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$1,125/mo
$2,763/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
8.8
MORE AFFORDABLE
7
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$337/mo
$696/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~30 months
~14 months
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