Cost of Living in Phuket
Summary of cost of living in Phuket, Thailand:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,553.3$ (81,110.1฿), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 703.3$ (22,341.9฿), excluding rent.
- Phuket is 36.9% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Phuket is, on average, 53.9% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 211.79 ฿ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,500.00 ฿ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 ฿ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 70.00 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 120.00 ฿ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 103.83 ฿ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 23.44 ฿ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 14.57 ฿ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 63.50 ฿ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 50.48 ฿ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 24.87 ฿ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 69.96 ฿ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 260.60 ฿ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 46.80 ฿ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 162.71 ฿ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 45.02 ฿ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 29.76 ฿ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 33.76 ฿ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 32.79 ฿ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 21.90 ฿ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 20.56 ฿ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 36.18 ฿ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 18.87 ฿ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 636.48 ฿ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 58.92 ฿ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 101.48 ฿ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 145.60 ฿ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 47.50 ฿ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 738.06 ฿ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 100.00 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 46.67 ฿ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 162.37 ฿ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 41.91 ฿ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 900,000.00 ฿ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 894,000.00 ฿ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,581.56 ฿ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 362.50 ฿ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 617.11 ฿ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,836.48 ฿ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 372.22 ฿ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 250.00 ฿ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,100.00 ฿ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 486,874.65 ฿ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 2,118.51 ฿ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 940.72 ฿ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,095.54 ฿ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,957.69 ฿ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 22,350.00 ฿ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 15,940.00 ฿ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 67,525.00 ฿ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 41,355.56 ฿ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 12,448.90 ฿ | |
| 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) | 16,798.66 ฿ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.57 | |
Prices in Phuket
This city had 379 entries in the past 12 months by 32 different contributors.
Last update: 1 March 2026
Last update: 1 March 2026
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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.