Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Phuket 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Phuket are 6.6% lower than in Bangkok (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Phuket are 1.2% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Phuket are 21.6% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Phuket are 26.8% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Phuket are 7.2% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Phuket is 17.0% lower than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 910.33 ฿ | 1,200.00 ฿ | +31.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 70.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | +42.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 140.00 ฿ | 150.00 ฿ | +7.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 87.02 ฿ | 82.08 ฿ | -5.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 20.88 ฿ | 26.65 ฿ | +27.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.05 ฿ | 14.00 ฿ | +16.2 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 241.46 ฿ | 210.09 ฿ | -13.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 54.17 ฿ | 47.78 ฿ | -11.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.46 ฿ | 22.03 ฿ | -9.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 80.94 ฿ | 72.94 ฿ | -9.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 308.93 ฿ | 314.64 ฿ | +1.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 50.68 ฿ | 45.08 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 170.20 ฿ | 161.95 ฿ | -4.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 50.15 ฿ | 48.86 ฿ | -2.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.29 ฿ | 16.44 ฿ | -32.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 37.18 ฿ | 29.86 ฿ | -19.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 26.15 ฿ | 24.11 ฿ | -7.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 24.23 ฿ | 22.45 ฿ | -7.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.39 ฿ | 16.71 ฿ | -21.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 44.02 ฿ | 32.50 ฿ | -26.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 15.97 ฿ | 16.31 ฿ | +2.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 62.24 ฿ | 56.44 ฿ | -9.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 118.53 ฿ | 91.57 ฿ | -22.7 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 142.00 ฿ | -5.3 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 44.00 ฿ | 40.00 ฿ | -9.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,300.00 ฿ | 395.30 ฿ | -69.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | +185.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 69.68 ฿ | 58.74 ฿ | -15.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | 450.00 ฿ | +125.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 153.18 ฿ | 156.93 ฿ | +2.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,850,000.00 ฿ | 700,000.00 ฿ | -62.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 905,361.11 ฿ | 970,000.00 ฿ | +7.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,357.22 ฿ | 3,832.69 ฿ | +14.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 471.29 ฿ | 467.43 ฿ | -0.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 555.49 ฿ | 519.86 ฿ | -6.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 2,088.14 ฿ | 2,033.33 ฿ | -2.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 400.05 ฿ | 400.00 ฿ | -0.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ฿ | 300.00 ฿ | +20.0 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 23,047.95 ฿ | 22,523.81 ฿ | -2.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 450,683.33 ฿ | 492,868.93 ฿ | +9.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,939.81 ฿ | 1,738.00 ฿ | -10.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,466.02 ฿ | 972.50 ฿ | -33.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,643.79 ฿ | 3,600.00 ฿ | -1.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,391.62 ฿ | 2,500.00 ฿ | -26.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 22,666.67 ฿ | 18,432.88 ฿ | -18.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,551.43 ฿ | 15,933.33 ฿ | +51.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 57,820.00 ฿ | 62,272.73 ฿ | +7.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 30,626.00 ฿ | 51,250.00 ฿ | +67.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,430.23 ฿ | 11,148.27 ฿ | -36.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,125.48 ฿ | 7,199.93 ฿ | -11.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Phuket Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,160.12 ฿ | 19,455.18 ฿ | -16.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.94 | 4.37 | -26.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 283 | 81 |
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| Cost of Living in Pak Kret | 14.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bang Buathong | 17.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nonthaburi | 18.30 miles |
| Cost of Living in Samut Prakan | 22.83 miles |
| Cost of Living in Rangsit | 22.86 miles |
| Cost of Living in Samut Sakhon | 24.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Khlong Luang | 29.43 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nakhon Pathom | 42.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ayutthaya | 47.42 miles |
Cities near Phuket: | Cost of Living in Surat Thani | 110.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Koh Samui | 210.76 miles |