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Phuket, ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand

Population: 416,582 Timezone: ICT

Phuket is a city in Thailand with a population of 416,582 in the ICT timezone. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant is approximately $3.32. Monthly public transport is around $20. There are 2 other cities tracked in Thailand.

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Housing

Rent 1-bedroom (City Center)
$463.49
Rent 1-bedroom (Outside Center)
$371.04
Rent 3-bedroom (City Center)
$786.24
Rent 3-bedroom (Outside Center)
$598.07
Price per sqm to Buy (City Center)
$1531.70
Price per sqm to Buy (Outside Center)
$1213.05
Utilities (Monthly, 85mยฒ)
$56.27
Internet (60 Mbps+, Monthly)
$21.86

Food

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
$3.32
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant
$13.04
Fast Food Combo
$4.09
Domestic Beer (0.5L, Restaurant)
$2.25
Cappuccino
$2.01
Milk (1 liter)
$1.41
Bread (500g)
$0.83
Rice (1kg)
$1.20
Eggs (12)
$1.77
Cheese (1kg)
$7.01
Chicken Breast (1kg)
$4.71
Beef Round (1kg)
$6.95
Apples (1kg)
$2.97
Banana (1kg)
$1.44
Oranges (1kg)
$2.97
Tomato (1kg)
$2.40
Potato (1kg)
$1.21
Onion (1kg)
$1.09
Water (1.5L bottle)
$0.71
Wine (Mid-range bottle)
$6.95

Transportation

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
$0.57
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.11
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.66
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$0.56
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.54
Volkswagen Golf (New Car)
$36855.00
Toyota Corolla (New Car)
$34398.00

Lifestyle

Fitness Club (Monthly Fee)
$15.91
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour)
$8.97
Cinema Ticket (International Release)
$5.19
Pair of Jeans (Levis or similar)
$24.29
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$16.20
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$35.07
Leather Business Shoes
$53.46

Healthcare

Prescription Medicine (Cold/Flu)
$3.55
Antibiotics (1 week)
$5.32
Health Insurance (Monthly, Individual)
$123.00

Understanding Phuket Costs

๐Ÿ“Š How Prices Work

City prices are calculated based on the country's general average with adjustments for city size and location. These are estimates and may not reflect exact local prices. Community submissions help improve accuracy over time.

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Use the comparison tool above to see how Phuket stacks up against other cities. This helps you understand relative affordability across different locations.

๐Ÿ’ก Local Tips

Population and timezone data help you understand Phuket's size and time zone. Larger cities tend to have higher costs compared to smaller ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cost of living data is available for Phuket?

The Phuket page includes pricing data for housing, food, transportation, and lifestyle expenses based on community-submitted and calculated data.

How are prices in Phuket calculated?

Prices are based on Thailand's national cost multipliers with adjustments for city size and location, supplemented by community-submitted price data.

Can I compare Phuket with other cities?

Yes, use the comparison tool at the top of this page to select another city and view a side-by-side cost breakdown.

How often is Phuket data updated?

Data is updated continuously as community members submit new prices. Base calculations are reviewed quarterly to reflect economic changes.