Phuket, Thailand is Slightly cheaper overall. Monthly costs are about $985 for one person and $3235 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Phuket is 8% cheaper overall.
Phuket is 69% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Phuket is, on average, 79% lower than in New York City.
Phuket tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs can be significant, with rent and utilities being a primary factor influencing overall expenses.
Food costs are 6% lower than the European benchmark, making dining more affordable.
Public transport is 66% lower than the European benchmark, offering a cost-effective way to travel.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.63 $ |
| Dinner | 36.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.94 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.47 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.78 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.73 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.25 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.23 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.19 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 21.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.48 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.37 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 11 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.6 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 29.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.38 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.46 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.35 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.46 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 76 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 118 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 16.6 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 439 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,525 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 498 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,825 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,213 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,936 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 742 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.80% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.26 $ |
| Haircut | 5.56 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 748 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,132 $ |