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Bangkok vs Port-au-Prince — 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
Haiti
Cost of Living (US=100)
81
premium
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Bangkok edges out Port-au-Prince on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 42.1 vs 80.6 (US=100; affordable vs premium). Bangkok scores higher on safety (60/100), and Bangkok wins on internet at ~220 Mbps. Overall, Bangkok takes the Nomad Score crown with 78/100 — best for budget nomad and foodies.

* Some figures are country averages — full city-level data coming soon.Pro members get neighbourhood-level breakdowns.

Metric
Bangkok
Port-au-Prince
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$690
US$400
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$380
US$260
Cost of Living (US=100)
42
81
Safety Score
60/100
15/100
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
8 Mbps
Nomad Score
78/100
32/100
Healthcare Score
78/100
30/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
Not available

Who is each city for?

Bangkok is better for…
Budget nomadFoodiesCity loversNightlife
See the Thailand country profile
Port-au-Prince is better for…
Remote workers
See the Haiti country profile

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