Phuket, Thailand
-8% vs Phuket avgRawai is a relatively affordable area in Phuket, with a cost of living index of 28.1 — that is -8% compared to the Phuket average. At #11 of 18, it is below the city average in cost. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ฿14,256/month, compared to a range of ฿12,087 in Thalang to ฿18,905 in Patong.
For a typical resident of Rawai, housing takes up roughly 27% 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 ฿570,248 before tax.
Salaries in Rawai reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 28.1:
After tax and deductions of 9.1% in Thailand, take-home pay for someone earning ฿570,248 would be roughly ฿518,355/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ฿653,150 salary in Rawai, Phuket (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Rawai would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $21,075 |
| London | GBP | £18,137 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 105,455 |
| 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 Rawai, Phuket to maintain your lifestyle.
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Rawai is one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Phuket. It costs about -8% less than the city average, ranking #11 out of 18 neighborhoods.
The cost of living in Rawai is below the Phuket average. With a multiplier of 0.92x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are -8% compared to the city baseline.