Thailand
Cost of Living in Phuket
Monthly Total
$1,324
$23,170
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$539
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$539
$9,433
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$116
$2,030
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$109
$1,908
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$240
$4,200
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$172
$3,010
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$26
$455
Monthly Total
$1,324
$23,170
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