Phuket vs Alicante
Cost of living comparison for expats considering Phuket or Alicante, Mexico.
Based on a typical expat lifestyle
Phuket is 17% cheaper than Alicante
Monthly savings
$356
Thailand
Phuket
$1,770
$30,975
Cheaper option
Spain
Alicante
$2,126
$37,205
Category Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
Utilities
Groceries
Dining Out
Transportation
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Healthcare
Phone & Subscriptions
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment, basic health insurance.
City Insights
Phuket
Frugal single: $850-1,200/month. Comfortable single: $1,500-2,000/month. Comfortable couple: $2,200-3,000/month. Car/scooter essential.
Alicante
El Centro, Playa San Juan, and Cabo de las Huertas popular neighborhoods. Monthly budget: Frugal single $1,400-1,600, Comfortable single $1,800-2,100, Couple $2,500-3,000.
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