Cost of Living in Phuket
Summary of cost of living in Phuket, Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,570.0$ (83,962.3฿), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 726.8$ (23,745.1฿), excluding rent.
- Phuket is 50.1% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Phuket is, on average, 64.0% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 ฿ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 ฿ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 280.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 94.56 ฿ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 23.05 ฿ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 12.61 ฿ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 264.73 ฿ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 51.69 ฿ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 32.41 ฿ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 74.33 ฿ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 289.08 ฿ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 54.43 ฿ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 189.67 ฿ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 48.76 ฿ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 24.51 ฿ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 34.55 ฿ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 28.38 ฿ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 23.13 ฿ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.09 ฿ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 32.33 ฿ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.67 ฿ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 700.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.92 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 88.50 ฿ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 142.00 ฿ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 45.00 ฿ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 370.70 ฿ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 56.33 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 450.00 ฿ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 162.16 ฿ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 900,000.00 ฿ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,087,500.00 ฿ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 3,919.25 ฿ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 444.19 ฿ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 602.33 ฿ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,974.00 ฿ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 493.57 ฿ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 290.00 ฿ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 23,083.33 ฿ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 513,722.50 ฿ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,900.00 ฿ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,048.75 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,725.00 ฿ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,750.00 ฿ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 18,794.12 ฿ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 14,250.00 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 63,500.00 ฿ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 48,461.54 ฿ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,774.06 ฿ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,825.72 ฿ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,797.62 ฿ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.33 |
Prices in Phuket
This city had 464 entries in the past 12 months by 50 different contributors.
Last update: 18 May 2025
Last update: 18 May 2025
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The “live in phuket for 1,000 usd” is true but its tough depending on your lifestyle. 1500usd per person is a good rule of thumb for most people.
Signed,
Expat with 10 years experience in Thailand and married to a Thai.