Bangkok vs Budva — Cost of Living Comparison 2026
Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data
Bangkok edges out Budva on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 42.1 vs 44.8 (US=100; affordable vs affordable). Budva scores higher on safety (78/100), and Bangkok wins on internet at ~220 Mbps. Overall, Budva takes the Nomad Score crown with 79/100 — best for remote workers.
* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.
Metric
Bangkok
Budva
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$690
US$500
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$380
US$320
Cost of Living (US=100)
42
45
Safety Score
60/100
78/100
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
55 Mbps
Nomad Score
78/100
79/100
Healthcare Score
78/100
65/100
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