Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Bangkok vs ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Phuket

Phuket is 23.1% more expensive

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Category ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Bangkok ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Phuket Difference
Cost of Living 26.0 32.0 +23.1%
Rent 17.3 20.6 +19.1%
Groceries 48.9 46.0 -5.9%
Restaurants 29.4 31.4 +6.8%
Purchasing Power 38.5 30.9 -19.7%
Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.
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