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Phuket, Thailand
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Beach/island Thailand; tourist-zone pricing skews rents. Moderate sample (41 contributors)
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Phuket climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 21,232 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 321 Mbps | 271 Mbps | 9 ms | 16,779 |
| Mobile | 181 Mbps | 35.5 Mbps | 28 ms | 4,453 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 32.515 THB, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $667 | THB 21,698 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,391 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,421 | THB 78,729 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $512 | THB 16,658 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $723 | THB 23,520 |
| 1BR outside center | $481 | THB 15,640 |
| 3BR city center | $2,027 | THB 65,911 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,246 | THB 40,525 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $337 | THB 10,962 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $243 | THB 7,897 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $4.61 | THB 150 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $36.09 | THB 1,173 |
| Fast food combo | $9.23 | THB 300 |
| Beef (per lb) | $5.19 | THB 169 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.73 | THB 56.33 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $105 | THB 3,410 |
| Phone plan / mo | $12 | THB 388 |
| Internet / mo | $19 | THB 628 |
| Gym membership / mo | $54 | THB 1,754 |
| Cinema ticket | $7.84 | THB 255 |
| Preschool / mo | $575 | THB 18,694 |
| International school / yr | $11,859 | THB 385,600 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $27,680 | THB 900,000 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Thailand
Country-level research that applies to living in Phuket — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 60 days visa-free + 30-day extension |
| Digital nomad visa | DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) — income requirement No income bar → 500,000 THB (~$14.5k) in savings held 3-6 months — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | No → DTV is a long tourist visa, zero PR path |
| Tax if you become resident | Remittance-based system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Thailand profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo