Phuket, Thailand
+15% vs Phuket avgKata Noi is a moderately-priced area within Phuket, with a cost of living index of 35.1 — that is +15% compared to the Phuket average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #5 out of 18 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿17,820/month, compared to a range of ฿12,087 in Thalang to ฿18,905 in Patong.
For a typical resident of Kata Noi, housing takes up roughly 33% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 20%, while transportation costs around 11%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ฿712,809 before tax.
Salaries in Kata Noi reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 35.1:
After tax and deductions of 10.7% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿712,809 would be roughly ฿636,539/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ฿815,857 salary in Kata Noi, Phuket (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Kata Noi would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $26,325 |
| London | GBP | £22,655 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 131,725 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patong | 37.2 | 1.22x | +22% |
| Surin | 36.6 | 1.20x | +20% |
| Bang Tao | 36.0 | 1.18x | +18% |
| Kamala | 35.1 | 1.15x | +15% |
| Kata | 34.2 | 1.12x | +12% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Kata Noi, Phuket to maintain your lifestyle.
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Yes, Kata Noi is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in Phuket. It costs about +15% more than the city average, ranking #5 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Kata Noi is above the Phuket average. With a multiplier of 1.15x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +15% compared to the city baseline.