Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 10% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 24% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Phuket | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 166 ฿ (22 zł) | 34 zł | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 209 ฿ (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 ฿ (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 52 ฿ (7 zł) | 3.41 zł | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 62 ฿ (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 53 ฿ (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 13 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (11 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (6 zł) | 2.78 zł | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 ฿ (7 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 908 ฿ (120 zł) | 29 zł | + 309% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (5.53 zł) | 8 zł | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (4.80 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Phuket | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 38,231 ฿ (5,059 zł) | 4,391 zł | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,284 ฿ (2,552 zł) | 3,166 zł | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,318 ฿ (307 zł) | 621 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,491 ฿ (2,976 zł) | 3,153 zł | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,376 ฿ (1,505 zł) | 2,079 zł | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,058 ฿ (140 zł) | 264 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 520 ฿ (69 zł) | 46 zł | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,426 ฿ (1,380 zł) | 1,505 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (311 zł) | 431 zł | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162 ฿ (21 zł) | 23 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 166 ฿ (22 zł) | 24 zł | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 7% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,046 ฿ (271 zł) | 298 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,410 ฿ (187 zł) | 170 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,265 ฿ (432 zł) | 306 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,862 ฿ (379 zł) | 373 zł | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 17% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 843,476 ฿ (111,612 zł) | 75,077 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 36 ฿ (4.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 139 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 609 ฿ (81 zł) | 27 zł | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Phuket | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 94 ฿ (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 39 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 561 ฿ (74 zł) | 136 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 109 ฿ (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 ฿ (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 ฿ (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ (5.75 zł) | 4.36 zł | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 204 ฿ (27 zł) | 55 zł | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 18% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Phuket | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 539 ฿ (71 zł) | 63 zł | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 409 ฿ (54 zł) | 60 zł | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 217 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,174 ฿ (155 zł) | 124 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 253 ฿ (33 zł) | 25 zł | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 101 ฿ (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 102 ฿ (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 19,435 ฿ (2,572 zł) | 1,842 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.85 ฿ (0.25 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,670 ฿ (221 zł) | 120 zł | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 130 ฿ (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 185 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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