Can you live in Phuket with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,546, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Phuket with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,546, you would have roughly $454 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Phuket with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,546, you would have roughly $1,454 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Phuket with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,546, you would have roughly $3,454 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Phuket with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,546, you would have roughly $6,454 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Phuket, Thailand

How much does it really cost to live in Phuket? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 400,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Medium city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 THB

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$ $650 1-bedroom rent / mo

74 Quality of life / 100

60 Safety / 100

80 Internet / 100

62 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$650
Food (moderate)	$350
Transport	$35
Utilities	$80
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$55
Entertainment	$190
Total (moderate)	$1,546

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Phuket.

Shared accommodation	$250
Studio	$450
1-bedroom	$650
2-bedroom	$950
3-bedroom	$1,400

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City Scores

How Phuket rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeMedium
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityBangkok
LanguageThai
CurrencyTHB
Time zoneAsia/Bangkok

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Pros and Cons of Phuket

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,013 per month Basic $1,173 per month Moderate $1,546 per month Comfortable $2,173 per month Premium $3,489 per month

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Can You Live in Phuket on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-546 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$454 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,454 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,454 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,454 / month