The gap is driven by the headline tax structure — no special regime applied. Both countries are indicated in USD at the displayed FX.
| Personal income tax progressive · top 45% | $24,722 |
| Social security 2.0% employee · uncapped | $2,000 |
| Total deductions | $26,722 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $73,278 |
| Personal income tax progressive · top 35% | $22,771 |
| Social security 5.0% employee · capped | $257 |
| Total deductions | $23,029 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $76,971 |
| Instrument | Australia · USD | Thailand · USD | Δ (TH − AU) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax AUprogressive · top 45%THprogressive · top 35% | $24,722 | $22,771 | −$1,951 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $24,722 | $22,771 | −$1,951 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
Medicare Levy +2% of taxable income. Superannuation is employer-paid. AU2.0% · uncappedTH— | $2,000 | — | −$2,000 |
5% capped at THB 750/mo contribution → annual income cap THB 180,000. AU—TH5.0% · capped ฿180,000 | — | $257 | +$257 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $2,000 | $257 | −$1,743 |
| Total deductions | $26,722 | $23,029 | −$3,694 |
| Effective rate | 26.7% | 23.0% | -3.7 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $73,278 | $76,971 | +$3,694 |
Table 1 · Statutory deductions, single-filer remote worker, FY2026 indicative. All amounts in USD. n/a where instrument does not apply. | |||
| PPP basis · NYC = 100 | Australia | Thailand | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 80.0 | 38.0 | -42.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $73,278 | $76,971 | +$3,694 |
| Real net · Australia basket | $73,278 | $162,045 | +$88,767 |
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