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Cost of Living in Phuket

Phuket, Phuket, Thailand · Population 252,515

▲ +0% vs Thailand average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)฿18,662 ($511)
Couple, monthly฿33,540 ($919)
Family of four, monthly฿43,779 ($1,199)

Estimated Prices in Phuket

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant฿186 ($5.09)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range฿743 ($20.35)per meal
Cappuccino฿55.71 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)฿4,209 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport pass฿681 ($18.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment฿1,795 ($49.18)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)฿520 ($14.25)per month
Fitness club membership฿520 ($14.25)per month
Cinema ticket฿136 ($3.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre฿9,029 ($247)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre฿6,281 ($172)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre฿18,844 ($516)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Phuket is ฿25,149 ($689) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ฿18,662 ($511) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (฿6,281 ($172)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Kathu

6 km away · Phuket

Ban Patong

11 km away · Phuket

Ban Rawai

16 km away · Phuket

Ban Ao Nang

48 km away · Krabi

Krabi

60 km away · Krabi

Phangnga

66 km away · Phangnga

Takua Pa

109 km away · Phangnga

Kantang

134 km away · Trang

Other Major Cities in Thailand

Bangkok

Krung Thep Maha Nakhon · pop. 18,007,000

฿23,291 ($638) / mo

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · pop. 1,198,000

฿20,194 ($553) / mo

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima · pop. 466,098

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen · pop. 416,988

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Hat Yai

Songkhla · pop. 406,513

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phatthaya

Chon Buri · pop. 351,391

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Phitsanulok

Phitsanulok · pop. 281,929

฿18,662 ($511) / mo

Pak Kret

Nonthaburi · pop. 190,272

฿17,520 ($480) / mo

Living in Phuket

Phuket is one of the key cities in Thailand. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ฿18,662 ($511), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ฿6,281 ($172) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ฿43,779 ($1,199) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ฿33,540 ($919) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Phuket is ฿25,149 ($689). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ฿24,261 ($665) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phuket expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ฿18,662 ($511) per month in Phuket including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Thailand.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Phuket?
A net salary of around ฿24,261 ($665) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Phuket with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Phuket is ฿25,149 ($689).
How much is rent in Phuket?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ฿9,029 ($247) per month in the city centre and ฿6,281 ($172) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ฿18,844 ($516).
Is Phuket cheaper than Thailand on average?
No — Phuket is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Thailand average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Phuket?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ฿4,209 ($115) in Phuket. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ฿186 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ฿56 ($2).
How do transport costs in Phuket compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Phuket is estimated at ฿681 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Phuket are estimates based on Thailand national averages adjusted for city size (population 252,515). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.