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 23% | $15,362 |
| Social security 11.0% employee · uncapped | $11,000 |
| Total deductions | $26,362 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $73,638 |
| 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 | Czech Republic · USD | Thailand · USD | Δ (TH − CZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax CZprogressive · top 23%THprogressive · top 35% | $15,362 | $22,771 | +$7,410 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $15,362 | $22,771 | +$7,410 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
Social 6.5% + health 4.5% = 11%. CZ11.0% · uncappedTH— | $11,000 | — | −$11,000 |
5% capped at THB 750/mo contribution → annual income cap THB 180,000. CZ—TH5.0% · capped ฿180,000 | — | $257 | +$257 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $11,000 | $257 | −$10,743 |
| Total deductions | $26,362 | $23,029 | −$3,333 |
| Effective rate | 26.4% | 23.0% | -3.3 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $73,638 | $76,971 | +$3,333 |
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 | Czech Republic | Thailand | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 55.0 | 38.0 | -17.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $73,638 | $76,971 | +$3,333 |
| Real net · Czech Republic basket | $73,638 | $111,406 | +$37,768 |
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