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 35% | $21,141 |
| Social security 11.5% employee · uncapped | $11,450 |
| Total deductions | $32,591 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $67,409 |
| 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 | Cyprus · USD | Thailand · USD | Δ (TH − CY) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax CYprogressive · top 35%THprogressive · top 35% | $21,141 | $22,771 | +$1,630 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $21,141 | $22,771 | +$1,630 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
Employee ~8.80% + GHS 2.65% combined (capped; cap value not in source). CY11.5% · uncappedTH— | $11,450 | — | −$11,450 |
5% capped at THB 750/mo contribution → annual income cap THB 180,000. CY—TH5.0% · capped ฿180,000 | — | $257 | +$257 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $11,450 | $257 | −$11,193 |
| Total deductions | $32,591 | $23,029 | −$9,563 |
| Effective rate | 32.6% | 23.0% | -9.6 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $67,409 | $76,971 | +$9,563 |
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 | Cyprus | Thailand | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 58.0 | 38.0 | -20.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $67,409 | $76,971 | +$9,563 |
| Real net · Cyprus basket | $67,409 | $117,483 | +$50,074 |
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