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VS Chiang Mai
Thailand
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Phuket
Thailand2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Chiang Mai | Phuket | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 320 USD | 650 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Food | 330 USD | 350 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Utilities | 60 USD | 80 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Transport | 30 USD | 35 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Healthcare | 40 USD | 55 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Internet | 20 USD | 28 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Entertainment | 108 USD | 228 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Other | 72 USD | 120 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Total (monthly) | 980 USD | 1,546 USD | Chiang Mai |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Chiang Mai | Phuket | Best |
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| Cost of living | 90 | 62 | Chiang Mai |
| Safety | 85 | 60 | Chiang Mai |
| Quality of life | 78 | 74 | Chiang Mai |
| Internet | 80 | 80 | Chiang Mai |
| Healthcare | 65 | 68 | Phuket |
| Transport | 65 | 65 | Chiang Mai |
| Nightlife | 60 | 88 | Phuket |
| Climate | 80 | 95 | Phuket |
| English | 42 | 84 | Phuket |
| Visa ease | 72 | 72 | Chiang Mai |