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Cost of Living
Phuket, Thailand 🇹🇭
#390
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Nomad Score:
75%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily scooter rental or taxis |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$30.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Tours, beach activities, entertainment |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Usually travel insurance separate |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees vary, tourists usually pay once |
Total |
$590.00
$2,310.00
$98.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup