Thailand
Cost of Living in Phuket
Frugal single: $850-1,200/month. Comfortable single: $1,500-2,000/month. Comfortable couple: $2,200-3,000/month. Car/scooter essential.
Monthly Total
$1,770
$30,975
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$690
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$36
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$690
$12,075
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$187
$3,273
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$210
$3,675
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$84
$1,470
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$240
$4,200
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$204
$3,570
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$110
$1,925
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$45
$788
Monthly Total
$1,770
$30,975
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Living in Phuket
Phuket commands island premium—expect 20-40% more than mainland Thailand. Patong expensive and touristy. Rawai and Phuket Town offer better value. Pool villas $1,500-3,000+.
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