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 20% | $20,000 |
| Social security 2.0% employee · uncapped | $2,000 |
| Total deductions | $22,000 |
| Gross income | $100,000 |
| Net take-home | $78,000 |
| 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 | Georgia · USD | Thailand · USD | Δ (TH − GE) |
|---|---|---|---|
I. Personal income tax | |||
Personal income tax GEprogressive · top 20%THprogressive · top 35% | $20,000 | $22,771 | +$2,771 |
| subtotal · personal income tax | $20,000 | $22,771 | +$2,771 |
II. Mandatory social security & health | |||
2% mandatory pension (employee) + 2% employer matching. GE2.0% · uncappedTH— | $2,000 | — | −$2,000 |
5% capped at THB 750/mo contribution → annual income cap THB 180,000. GE—TH5.0% · capped ฿180,000 | — | $257 | +$257 |
| subtotal · mandatory social security & health | $2,000 | $257 | −$1,743 |
| Total deductions | $22,000 | $23,029 | +$1,029 |
| Effective rate | 22.0% | 23.0% | 1.0 pp |
| Gross income | $100,000 | $100,000 | — |
| Net take-home | $78,000 | $76,971 | −$1,029 |
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 | Georgia | Thailand | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost-of-living index Indicative · placeholder until COL table ships | 35.0 | 38.0 | +3.0 pts |
Nominal net (annual) From the engine — exact | $78,000 | $76,971 | −$1,029 |
| Real net · Thailand basket | $84,686 | $76,971 | −$7,714 |
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