What is the cost of living in Phuket?

The cost of living in Phuket is 68.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 32.0). Groceries are 54.0% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 68.6% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately THB 24,435 per month. Local purchasing power index is 30.9 (NYC = 100).

How much tax do you pay in Thailand?

In Thailand, a gross salary of THB 1,902,330 per year results in approximately THB 132,823 per month take-home pay after income tax and social contributions (effective rate: 16.2%). Use our Thailand tax calculator for a personalised breakdown.

🇹🇭 Thailand · #360 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Phuket?

Q: Should I move to Phuket?

Phuket, Thailand has a cost of living 68.0% cheaper than New York City (index: 32.0). It is ranked #360 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 30.9 vs NYC = 100). Workers in Thailand earning THB 1,902,330 gross take home approximately THB 132,823/month after tax. Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

68.0% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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-68.0%

vs NYC

THB 24,435

1-BR, city centre

THB 132,823

Net take-home

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from October 2026

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Example: THB 1,902,330 gross/year in Thailand → THB 132,823/month net after tax (16.2% effective rate). Full Thailand tax breakdown →

Cost breakdown: Phuket

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

32.0 Mid-priced

Rent

20.6 Very affordable

Groceries

46.0 Affordable

Restaurants

31.4 Very affordable

Purchasing Power

30.9 Very weak

Rent in Phuket

1-BR, city centre THB 24,435/mo

1-BR, outside centre THB 15,580/mo

3-BR, city centre THB 69,934/mo

3-BR, outside centre THB 40,472/mo

Save by going outside centre 36% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Thailand take-home pay

THB 1,902,330 → THB 132,823/Net take-home (16.2% effective rate, single filer)

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Considering alternatives?

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CoL index 26.0

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