Bangkok vs Florianopolis: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand and Florianopolis, Brazil, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Florianopolis is about 13% cheaper than Bangkok for a month of nomad living ($1,500 vs $1,720).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $680 in Florianopolis against $720 in Bangkok.
- Both score 7/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Bangkok: 230 Mbps typical against 120 Mbps.
- Bangkok is tropical; Florianopolis is temperate.
Bangkok wins 2 of the measured lines; Florianopolis wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Florianopolis?
Florianopolis is cheaper: about $1,500/month against $1,720/month in Bangkok, roughly 13% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or Florianopolis?
Bangkok and Florianopolis score the same on safety, 7/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Florianopolis?
Bangkok has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 120 Mbps in Florianopolis.
| Line | Bangkok | Florianopolis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,500 |
| Rent | $720 | $680 |
| Food | $420 | $410 |
| Transport | $60 | $50 |
| Coworking | $130 | $120 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 120 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bangkok November 1, 2026, Florianopolis November 10, 2026.