Cost of Living Comparison Between Phuket and Koh Samui 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Consumer Prices Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Koh Samui are 20.3% lower than in Phuket | |
| Restaurant Prices in Koh Samui are 23.0% lower than in Phuket | |
| Groceries Prices in Koh Samui are 11.8% lower than in Phuket | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,200.00 ฿ | 800.00 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 250.00 ฿ | 250.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 97.50 ฿ | 72.50 ฿ | -25.6 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 82.05 ฿ | 82.06 ฿ | +0.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 26.65 ฿ | 26.65 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 14.12 ฿ | 14.12 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Markets | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 59.88 ฿ | 59.88 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 58.00 ฿ | 46.50 ฿ | -19.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 48.57 ฿ | 23.33 ฿ | -52.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 73.45 ฿ | 73.45 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 842.17 ฿ | 666.67 ฿ | -20.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 99.33 ฿ | 85.75 ฿ | -13.7 % |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 356.17 ฿ | 316.67 ฿ | -11.1 % |
| Apples (1kg) | 107.71 ฿ | 107.71 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Banana (1kg) | 36.25 ฿ | 36.25 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Oranges (1kg) | 65.83 ฿ | 59.67 ฿ | -9.4 % |
| Tomato (1kg) | 53.14 ฿ | 53.14 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Potato (1kg) | 49.50 ฿ | 49.50 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Onion (1kg) | 36.83 ฿ | 32.67 ฿ | -11.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 32.50 ฿ | 30.00 ฿ | -7.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.59 ฿ | 14.00 ฿ | -15.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 520.00 ฿ | -13.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 55.23 ฿ | 55.23 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 82.38 ฿ | 82.38 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 146.00 ฿ | 140.00 ฿ | -4.1 % |
Transportation | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ฿ | 50.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 393.19 ฿ | ? | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | 50.00 ฿ | -50.0 % |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 36.50 ฿ | 36.50 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 450.00 ฿ | 450.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 41.46 ฿ | 41.46 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 700,000.00 ฿ | 700,000.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 970,000.00 ฿ | 879,000.00 ฿ | -9.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 3,793.04 ฿ | 3,772.73 ฿ | -0.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 449.62 ฿ | 449.62 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 518.53 ฿ | 518.53 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,808.33 ฿ | 1,250.00 ฿ | -30.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 416.67 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | +44.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 300.00 ฿ | 260.00 ฿ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 22,523.81 ฿ | 20,000.00 ฿ | -11.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 476,642.14 ฿ | 290,000.00 ฿ | -39.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,738.00 ฿ | 1,738.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 972.50 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | -38.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,600.00 ฿ | 2,500.00 ฿ | -30.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,500.00 ฿ | 2,500.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,594.50 ฿ | 24,272.34 ฿ | +30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,562.50 ฿ | 13,000.00 ฿ | -16.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 62,272.73 ฿ | 42,500.00 ฿ | -31.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 49,230.77 ฿ | 36,666.67 ฿ | -25.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 120,000.00 ฿ | 45,000.00 ฿ | -62.5 % |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 77,500.00 ฿ | 45,000.00 ฿ | -41.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Phuket Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 17,978.89 ฿ | 13,000.00 ฿ | -27.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.37 | 4.37 | 0.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 86 | 15 |
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