Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 7% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is about the same as in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phuket | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 227 ฿ | 145 ฿ | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 249 ฿ | 176 ฿ | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ | 70 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ | 69 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77 ฿ | 82 ฿ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ | 83 ฿ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 339 ฿ | 294 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ | 79 ฿ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ | 53 ฿ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ | 59 ฿ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 858 ฿ | 800 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ | 42 ฿ | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ | 56 ฿ | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phuket | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 41,099 ฿ | 60,831 ฿ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,870 ฿ | 27,321 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,285 ฿ | 4,955 ฿ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 28,555 ฿ | 26,744 ฿ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,494 ฿ | 13,569 ฿ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,451 ฿ | 1,849 ฿ | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 529 ฿ | 395 ฿ | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,481 ฿ | 8,599 ฿ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ | 2,476 ฿ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162 ฿ | 181 ฿ | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 204 ฿ | 300 ฿ | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 14% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phuket | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,046 ฿ | 1,997 ฿ | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,522 ฿ | 1,283 ฿ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,412 ฿ | 2,402 ฿ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,862 ฿ | 2,860 ฿ | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 5% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phuket | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 843,476 ฿ | 881,128 ฿ | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ | 37 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,650 ฿ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 620 ฿ | 212 ฿ | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 28% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phuket | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 94 ฿ | 71 ฿ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 284 ฿ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 939 ฿ | 1,338 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 109 ฿ | 117 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 ฿ | 107 ฿ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 ฿ | 155 ฿ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ | 65 ฿ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ | 68 ฿ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 233 ฿ | 434 ฿ | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 22% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | ||||
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| Phuket | Bangkok | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 802 ฿ | 824 ฿ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 435 ฿ | 437 ฿ | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,263 ฿ | 2,116 ฿ | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,420 ฿ | 2,297 ฿ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 280 ฿ | 365 ฿ | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 98 ฿ | 107 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107 ฿ | 127 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 19,435 ฿ | 25,369 ฿ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.85 ฿ | 5.00 ฿ | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,210 ฿ | 1,881 ฿ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 ฿ | 130 ฿ | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 190 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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