Phuket

    Thailand, Asia
    0.4M people
    ICT
    Thai
    Cost of living in Phuket - Quality of life, safety, and living expenses guide for Phuket city
    Beach destination
    Island getaway

    Phuket

    Phuket is a major tourist destination in southern Thailand known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, and diverse range of activities.

    Nightlife hub
    Safety
    75
    Security
    Safe
    Cost
    70
    Living costs
    Expensive
    Healthcare
    70
    Medical
    Good
    32°
    L: 26°
    Best time to visitNovember
    Annual rainfall
    2000mm

    Cost of Living

    70
    Overall Cost
    Expensive
    60
    Rent Index
    Moderate
    50
    Groceries
    Moderate
    65
    Restaurants
    Expensive

    Monthly Rent (USD)

    1 Bedroom
    $500
    City center
    3 Bedroom
    $1,500
    City center
    Cost vs Global Average20% higher

    Quality of Life
    Large expat community

    78
    Overall Quality Score
    Excellent quality of life
    Overall Quality
    Life satisfaction
    78
    Excellent
    Good78
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    80
    Excellent
    Excellent80
    Food Scene
    Restaurants and cuisine
    90
    Outstanding
    Excellent90
    Entertainment
    Nightlife and activities
    85
    Outstanding
    Excellent85
    English Proficiency
    Language accessibility
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Expat Integration
    Community inclusion
    70
    Very Good
    Good70
    Cultural Scene
    Rich cultural diversity with 80/100 score
    Food Culture
    Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
    Entertainment
    85/100 entertainment options

    Location

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    Work & Economy
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    AVERAGE
    $1K
    Annual Salary
    SPEED
    50
    Mbps Internet
    SPACES
    20
    Coworking

    Work Environment Scores

    Job Market
    Professional opportunities
    60
    out of 100
    Average60
    Startup Ecosystem
    Professional opportunities
    40
    out of 100
    Poor40
    Business Freedom
    Professional opportunities
    70
    out of 100
    Good70
    Work-Life Balance
    Average work hours per week
    40h

    Healthcare System

    Quality Index
    Healthcare excellence
    70
    Good
    Good70
    Cost Index
    Healthcare affordability
    40
    Low Cost
    Average40

    System Overview

    System Type
    Public and Private
    Emergency Number
    1669
    Hospital Density
    20
    per 100k people
    Life Expectancy
    Health Indicator
    77
    years
    Compared to global average (73 years)
    Excellent91
    Good health outcomes

    Safety & Security

    Overall SafetySafe
    Score: 75/100
    Crime Rate IndexLow
    Index: 25/100 (lower is better)
    Political Stability85/100
    Emergency
    1669
    Disaster Risk
    Medium

    Environment & Health

    HEALTHCARE
    70
    Health Index
    LIFESPAN
    77
    Years
    HOSPITALS
    20
    Per 100K

    Environmental Quality

    Air Quality
    Clean air quality
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Green Spaces
    Parks and nature access
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Noise Levels
    Peaceful environment
    40
    Fair
    Poor40
    Air Quality Index
    Clean air
    50

    Transportation & Mobility

    MONTHLY
    $20
    Public Transport
    PER LITER
    $1.00
    Fuel Cost
    PER KM
    $1.50
    Taxi Rate

    Mobility Scores

    Public Transport
    Buses, trains, metro
    50
    Fair
    Walkability
    Pedestrian friendly
    60
    Good
    Traffic Flow
    Commute efficiency
    30
    Fair

    Nearby Airports

    Phuket International Airport (HKT)

    Mobility & Transportation

    Public Transport
    Quality & coverage
    50
    Fair
    Average50
    Walkability
    Pedestrian-friendly
    60
    Good
    Average60
    Traffic Congestion
    High
    70 Index
    Good70

    Transportation Costs

    Public Transport
    $20
    per month
    Fuel
    $1
    per liter
    Taxi
    $1.5
    per km

    Education & Family

    INTERNATIONAL
    10
    Schools
    MONTHLY
    $300
    Childcare

    Quality Scores

    Education Quality
    Schools and universities
    65
    Good
    Family Friendliness
    Child-friendly environment
    75
    Good

    Lifestyle & Culture

    Overall Culture Score

    Arts, heritage & cultural richness

    Excellent
    85
    Excellent85
    Cultural Diversity
    Multicultural environment
    80
    Excellent80
    Food Scene
    Restaurant quality & variety
    90
    Excellent90
    Entertainment
    Arts, events & activities
    85
    Excellent85
    Nightlife
    Bars, clubs & evening scene
    90
    Excellent90

    Language & Integration

    English Proficiency
    Moderate
    60
    Average60
    Language Barrier
    Moderate
    40
    Poor40

    Expat Community

    Community Size
    Large
    Integration Score
    70
    Good70

    Digital Nomad Guide
    Nomad Friendly

    50 Mbps
    Internet Speed
    20
    Coworking Spaces
    Remote Work Infrastructure75/100
    Visa Process70/100
    Banking & Finance80/100
    Avg Salary
    $700
    Work Hours/Week
    40h
    Internet Cost
    $30/month
    Visa Info
    Tourist visa required for most nationalities
    Business Freedom70/100

    Expat Life & Integration

    Large Community
    Expat Community Size
    Integration Ease70/100
    Language BarrierLow Barrier
    Score: 40/100 (lower is better)
    English Proficiency60/100
    Cultural Diversity80/100
    Official Languages
    Thai
    Tipping Culture
    Not mandatory, but appreciated
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxing on beaches, exploring markets, enjoying nightlife

    Practical Information

    Time Zone
    ICT
    Languages
    Thai
    Emergency
    1669
    Healthcare System
    Public and Private

    Cultural Guidelines

    Tipping
    Not mandatory, but appreciated
    Weekend Culture
    Relaxing on beaches, exploring markets, enjoying nightlife

    Best Time to Visit

    November
    December
    January
    February
    March
    Natural Disaster Risk
    Medium

    Visa Requirements

    Tourist visa required for most nationalities

    Key Statistics

    0.4M
    Population
    70
    Cost Index
    50 Mbps
    Internet
    $0.5K
    1BR Rent
    50
    Transport
    $1K
    Avg Salary

    🍱 Eating Out

    🍱 Lunch Menu
    🥂 Dinner for 2
    🥪 Fast Food Meal
    🍻 Beer (0.5L)
    ☕ Cappuccino
    🥤 Coke (0.5L)

    🚌 Transportation

    🚌 Local Ticket
    🎟️ Monthly Pass
    🚕 Taxi (8km)
    ⛽ Gas (1L)

    🏠 Rent & Utilities

    🏙️ 1BR City Center
    🏡 1BR Outside
    🏙️ 3BR City Center
    🏡 3BR Outside
    🔌 Utilities (1 person)
    🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)

    🛒 Groceries

    🥛 Milk (1L)
    🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
    🍚 Rice (1kg)
    🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
    🧀 Cheese (1kg)
    🐔 Chicken (1kg)
    🥩 Beef (1kg)
    🍏 Apples (1kg)

    💼 Other Services

    🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
    🎫 Cinema Ticket
    👩‍⚕️ Doctor Visit
    💇 Haircut
    👖 Jeans
    👟 Sneakers
    👶 Daycare (Monthly)
    🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)

    📍 Location & Places

    Airports

    Phuket International Airport (HKT)
    Nearby location

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