Phuket is the most expensive of Thailand's 6 priced cities — $856 a month in essentials, 118% above Chiang Rai at $393. The average net salary of $496 covers that 0.6×. 79.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at tambon level. PM2.5 averages 10.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Dec averages 27°C, Apr 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $484 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $728 |
| Groceries | $104 |
| Dining out | $127 |
| Utilities | $118 |
| Local transport | $23 |
| Essentials / mo | $856 |
| Avg net salary | $496 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,206 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,084 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Phuket, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $4.46 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $40.18 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $8.93 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.98 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.38 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.57 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.77 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.46 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.82 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.42 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.55 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.13 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $19.43 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.33 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.92 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.60 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.10 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.49 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.35 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.55 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.23 |
| Monthly transit pass | $22.88 |
| Taxi start | $2.98 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.04 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.44 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $101.19 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.18 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.98 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $52.35 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.59 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Phuket has 79.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (tambon level). That is the lowest of the 6 Thailand cities we track. Thailand's national figure is 102.5, so Phuket runs 23 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 30.2°C | 78% | 68% | 76 mm |
| Feb | 27.4°C | 30.5°C | 75% | 53% | 24 mm |
| Mar | 28.1°C | 32.2°C | 76% | 58% | 35 mm |
| Apr | 28.3°C | 33.2°C | 79% | 74% | 115 mm |
| May | 28.3°C | 33.1°C | 81% | 86% | 257 mm |
| Jun | 28°C | 32.3°C | 81% | 86% | 243 mm |
| Jul | 27.8°C | 31.8°C | 81% | 87% | 262 mm |
| Aug | 27.6°C | 31.3°C | 82% | 86% | 272 mm |
| Sep | 27.2°C | 30.9°C | 83% | 89% | 345 mm |
| Oct | 27°C | 31.2°C | 83% | 88% | 301 mm |
| Nov | 27°C | 31.1°C | 82% | 86% | 218 mm |
| Dec | 26.8°C | 30.2°C | 80% | 73% | 102 mm |
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