Cost of Living in Phuket
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Phuket, Thailand.
Overall, the cost of living in Phuket is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 19 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)24
Groceries index21
Dining out index19
Transport index15
Utilities index18
Median annual salary$9,206
Minimum wage$1.10/hr
Est. monthly childcare$322
Est. monthly healthcare premium$55
YoY inflation1.5%
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