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Bangkok vs Vilnius — 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
Lithuania
Cost of Living (US=100)
57
mid-priced
NoodlePants Verdict — generated from live data

Bangkok edges out Vilnius on affordability with a Cost of Living index of 42.1 vs 57 (US=100; affordable vs mid-priced). Vilnius scores higher on safety (78/100), and Vilnius wins on internet at ~255 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
Vilnius
Avg Rent 1BR (city centre)
US$690
US$620
Avg Rent 1BR (outside centre)
US$380
US$430
Cost of Living (US=100)
42
57
Safety Score
60/100
78/100
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
255 Mbps
Nomad Score
78/100
70/100
Healthcare Score
78/100
Digital Nomad Visa
✓ Available
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Who is each city for?

Bangkok is better for…
Budget nomadFoodiesCity loversNightlife
See the Thailand country profile
Vilnius is better for…
Remote workers
See the Lithuania country profile

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