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% | $23,700 |
| Social security 22.0% employee · uncapped | $22,000 |
| Total deductions | $45,700 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $54,300 |
| 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 | France · USD | Thailand · USD | Δ (TH − FR) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax FRprogressive · top 45%THprogressive · top 35% | $23,700 | $22,771 | −$929 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $23,700 | $22,771 | −$929 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
CSG/CRDS 9.7% employment + employee social; total deductions 22-25%. Midpoint used. FR22.0% · uncappedTH— | $22,000 | — | −$22,000 |
5% capped at THB 750/mo contribution → annual income cap THB 180,000. FR—TH5.0% · capped ฿180,000 | — | $257 | +$257 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $22,000 | $257 | −$21,743 |
| Total deductions | $45,700 | $23,029 | −$22,671 |
| Effective rate | 45.7% | 23.0% | -22.7 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $54,300 | $76,971 | +$22,671 |
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 | France | Thailand | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 73.0 | 38.0 | -35.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $54,300 | $76,971 | +$22,671 |
| Real net · France basket | $54,300 | $147,866 | +$93,566 |
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