Is Almaty more expensive than Phuket?

Almaty is 0.7% more expensive than Phuket overall. Rent is 20.4% lower, groceries 12.2% cheaper, and restaurants 41.8% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Phuket or Almaty?

Phuket has a purchasing power index of 30.2 while Almaty has 52.7 (NYC = 100). Almaty offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇹🇭 Phuket vs 🇰🇿 Almaty

2026

Almaty is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇹🇭 Phuket	🇰🇿 Almaty	Difference
Cost of Living	41.4	41.7	+0.7%
Rent	21.6	17.2	-20.4%
Groceries	50.0	43.9	-12.2%
Restaurants	31.1	44.1	+41.8%
Purchasing Power	30.2	52.7	+74.5%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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