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Bangkok

Thailand
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Phuket

Thailand

2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD

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At a Glance

💰 Cheapest: Phuket (~1,546 USD) 🛡️ Safest: Bangkok 🌟 Best QoL: Bangkok 💡 Best value: Phuket
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Cost of Living Comparison

★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.

Category BangkokPhuket Best
Rent 600 USD 650 USD Bangkok
Food 450 USD 350 USD Phuket
Utilities 90 USD 80 USD Phuket
Transport 60 USD 35 USD Phuket
Healthcare 60 USD 55 USD Phuket
Internet 25 USD 28 USD Bangkok
Entertainment 180 USD 228 USD Bangkok
Other 120 USD 120 USD Bangkok
Total (monthly) 1,585 USD 1,546 USD Phuket
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)

★ = best score in each category.

Score BangkokPhuket Best
Cost of living 85 62 Bangkok
Safety 70 60 Bangkok
Quality of life 75 74 Bangkok
Internet 85 80 Bangkok
Healthcare 70 68 Bangkok
Transport 85 65 Bangkok
Nightlife 80 88 Phuket
Climate 85 95 Phuket
English 84 84 Bangkok
Visa ease 72 72 Bangkok

Bangkok

Safety
70
Quality of life
75
Internet
85
Healthcare
70
Transport
85
Nightlife
80

Phuket

Safety
60
Quality of life
74
Internet
80
Healthcare
68
Transport
65
Nightlife
88