Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Phuket vs ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Bangkok

Bangkok is 18.8% cheaper

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Category ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Phuket ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Bangkok Difference
Cost of Living 32.0 26.0 -18.8%
Rent 20.6 17.3 -16.0%
Groceries 46.0 48.9 +6.3%
Restaurants 31.4 29.4 -6.4%
Purchasing Power 30.9 38.5 +24.6%
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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