I have direct experience with getting offers in an area with cost of living similar to Omaha. With no negotiation, the pay was the same as in the high cost of l

I have direct experience with getting offers in an area with cost of living similar to Omaha. With no negotiation, the pay was the same as in the high cost of living area where I chose to live. I don't have direct experience with Phuket, but I've heard of friends who get paid US level contract rates in similar areas.