Phuket, Thailand
-12% vs Phuket avgKoh Kaew is a relatively affordable area in Phuket, with a cost of living index of 26.8 — that is -12% compared to the Phuket average. At #13 of 18, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿13,636/month, compared to a range of ฿12,087 in Thalang to ฿18,905 in Patong.
For a typical resident of Koh Kaew, housing takes up roughly 26% 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 ฿545,454 before tax.
Salaries in Koh Kaew reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 26.8:
After tax and deductions of 8.8% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿545,454 would be roughly ฿497,454/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ฿622,934 salary in Koh Kaew, Phuket (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Koh Kaew would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $20,100 |
| London | GBP | £17,298 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 100,576 |
| 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 Noi | 35.1 | 1.15x | +15% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Koh Kaew, Phuket to maintain your lifestyle.
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Koh Kaew is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phuket. It costs about -12% less than the city average, ranking #13 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Koh Kaew is below the Phuket average. With a multiplier of 0.88x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -12% compared to the city baseline.