Bangkok ranks second-best city for expats in Asia, Singapore is top with Penang and KL close behind


BANGKOK: Asia offers a vibrant and dynamic business landscape, with thriving capitals presenting abundant opportunities for expatriates seeking new beginnings. But how does Bangkok compare to other expat hotspots?

To find out, Preply has ranked 21 of the most popular destinations on nine relevant relocation metrics. These include the average monthly cost of living as an expat, average salary, safety scores, etc.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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