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VS Phuket
Thailand
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Chiang Mai
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 | Phuket | Chiang Mai | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | 650 USD | 320 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Food | 350 USD | 330 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Utilities | 80 USD | 60 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Transport | 35 USD | 30 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Healthcare | 55 USD | 40 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Internet | 28 USD | 20 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Entertainment | 228 USD | 108 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Other | 120 USD | 72 USD | Chiang Mai |
| Total (monthly) | 1,546 USD | 980 USD | Chiang Mai |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Phuket | Chiang Mai | Best |
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| Cost of living | 62 | 90 | Chiang Mai |
| Safety | 60 | 85 | Chiang Mai |
| Quality of life | 74 | 78 | Chiang Mai |
| Internet | 80 | 80 | Phuket |
| Healthcare | 68 | 65 | Phuket |
| Transport | 65 | 65 | Phuket |
| Nightlife | 88 | 60 | Phuket |
| Climate | 95 | 80 | Phuket |
| English | 84 | 42 | Phuket |
| Visa ease | 72 | 72 | Phuket |