How expensive is Phuket compared to the rest of Thailand?

Phuket ranks #405 out of 558 cities globally. It is 1.8% more expensive than the Thailand average, based on 4 cities. The rent index is 21.6 and local purchasing power is 30.2.

What is the average rent in Phuket?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Phuket city centre costs approximately USD 22,350 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 15,940 (saving 29%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 67,525.

Is Phuket affordable to live in?

Phuket is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are average, and local purchasing power is average. Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,919,641 gross take home approximately THB 133,998 per month after tax.

🇹🇭 Thailand · #405 of 558 cities · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Phuket

Proche de la moyenne de Thailand

Classée #405 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 27.4% des villes dans le monde

+1.8%

Coût de la Vie

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+5.2%

Loyer

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+1.5%

Épicerie

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-7.7%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de Thailand

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Phuket

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 22,350/mo	USD 15,940/mo	29%
3 Chambres	USD 67,525/mo	USD 41,356/mo	29%

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Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Phuket

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	THB 88.00	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	THB 58.00	1 source
Bread (500g)	THB 37.00	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	THB 678.00	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	THB 120.00	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	THB 137.80	2 sources
Eggs (12)	THB 79.00	1 source
Milk (1L)	THB 62.75	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	THB 46.00	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	THB 64.00	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	THB 664.74	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

THB 88.00

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

THB 58.00

Bread (500g)

THB 37.00

Local cheese (1kg)

THB 678.00

Chicken (1kg)

THB 120.00

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

THB 137.80

Eggs (12)

THB 79.00

Milk (1L)

THB 62.75

Potatoes (1kg)

THB 46.00

Tomatoes (1kg)

THB 64.00

Wine (mid-range)

THB 664.74

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	THB 107.00	1 source
Cappuccino	THB 98.00	1 source
McMeal	THB 260.00	1 source
Cheap meal	THB 236.91	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	THB 1,460.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

THB 107.00

Cappuccino

THB 98.00

McMeal

THB 260.00

Cheap meal

THB 236.91

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

THB 1,460.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	THB 2,862.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	THB 2,046.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	THB 3,253.77	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	THB 1,231.36	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

THB 2,862.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

THB 2,046.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

THB 3,253.77

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

THB 1,231.36

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	THB 233.75	2 sources
Gym membership	THB 2,023.26	2 sources

Cinema ticket

THB 233.75

Gym membership

THB 2,023.26

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	THB 37.96	2 sources
Taxi start	THB 100.00	1 source
Monthly pass	THB 737.85	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

THB 37.96

Taxi start

THB 100.00

Monthly pass

THB 737.85

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	THB 3,285.00	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

THB 3,285.00

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+1.8% Average

Loyer

+5.2% Average

Épicerie

+1.5% Average

Restaurants

+4.1% Average

Pouvoir d'Achat

-7.7% Average

Vivre à Phuket : À Quoi S'Attendre

Phuket est average selon les normes mondiales (classée #405 sur 558 villes). 1.8% plus cher que la moyenne de Thailand, basé sur 4 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont average. Groceries offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Rent est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité — les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Les travailleurs en Thailand gagnant THB 1,919,641 brut reçoivent THB 133,998/mois net après impôts (taux effectif : 16.2%%). Voir le calculateur fiscal complet pour Thailand →

Coût de la Vie à Phuket

Prix des Loyers à Phuket

Prices of Goods & Services in Phuket

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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