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Bangkok vs Dubrovnik — Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Which city is cheaper, safer, and better for remote workers? Here's the data.

Thailand
Cost of Living (US=100)
42
affordable
Croatia
Cost of Living (US=100)
5
very affordable
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Dubrovnik edges out Bangkok on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 5 vs 42.1 (US=100; very affordable vs affordable). Dubrovnik scores higher on safety (82/100), and Bangkok wins on internet at ~220 Mbps. Overall, Bangkok takes the Nomad Score crown with 78/100 — best for budget nomad and foodies.

Metric
Bangkok
Dubrovnik
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$690
US$900
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$380
US$650
Cost of Living (US=100)
42
5
Safety Score
60/100
82/100
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
70 Mbps
Nomad Score
78/100
7/100
Healthcare Score
78/100
70/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Bangkok is better for…
Budget nomadFoodiesCity loversNightlife
See the Thailand country profile
Dubrovnik is better for…
Remote workers
See the Croatia country profile

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