Phuket, Thailand
-15% vs Phuket avgPhuket Town is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in Phuket, with a cost of living index of 25.9 — that is -15% compared to the Phuket average. Ranked #14 of 18, it offers some of the lowest costs in the city. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿13,171/month, compared to a range of ฿12,087 in Thalang to ฿18,905 in Patong.
For a typical resident of Phuket Town, housing takes up roughly 25% 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 ฿526,859 before tax.
Salaries in Phuket Town reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 25.9:
After tax and deductions of 8.6% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿526,859 would be roughly ฿481,549/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ฿602,014 salary in Phuket Town, Phuket (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Phuket Town would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $19,425 |
| London | GBP | £16,717 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 97,199 |
| 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 Phuket Town, Phuket to maintain your lifestyle.
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Phuket Town is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phuket. It costs about -15% less than the city average, ranking #14 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Phuket Town is below the Phuket average. With a multiplier of 0.85x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -15% compared to the city baseline.