Lean long-stay
฿33,000
per month
Inland studio, scooter, local markets
ภูเก็ต · Andaman Coast · Beach · touristy
Phuket costs roughly ฿55,800 per month for a comfortable single person (about ฿1,835 per day). High season rents can add 20–40%.
Thailand's most developed island: international schools, an international airport and beaches — with the highest mainland-adjacent price tag.
| Category | Per month (THB) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bedroom) | ฿24,000 | 43% |
| Utilities & internet | ฿3,200 | 6% |
| Food & groceries | ฿13,000 | 23% |
| Transport | ฿4,500 | 8% |
| Healthcare & insurance | ฿2,800 | 5% |
| Leisure & fitness | ฿6,000 | 11% |
| Visa, SIM & misc | ฿2,300 | 4% |
| Total per month | ฿55,800 | 100% |
Inland studio, scooter, local markets
1BR near Rawai/Kata, car or big scooter
Pool villa, international school, private care
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Build my Phuket budgetFigures are editorial median estimates for 2026 in Thai baht and will vary by season, neighbourhood and lifestyle. Always verify visa and healthcare requirements with official sources.