Phuket, Thailand
👥 79K
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 247% further
Price Comparison
big mac
$4.3525% cheaper
budget hotel
$18.00
gasoline liter
$1.153% cheaper
inexpensive meal
$2.2590% cheaper
iphone
$1099.0010% more
jeans
$31.5039% cheaper
luxury hotel
$350.00
mcmeal
$4.0061% cheaper
nike shoes
$65.0029% cheaper
rent 1br
$450.0085% cheaper
subway fare
$0.7071% cheaper
About Phuket
Phuket offers an affordable, beach-focused lifestyle with a well-established expat and digital nomad community, excellent seafood and Thai cuisine, and year-round warm weather—though the high-season crowding, monsoon season challenges, and moderate internet reliability require adjustment. The island provides good infrastructure for remote work with numerous coworking spaces and a vibrant social scene, making it accessible for those seeking tropical living without significant culture shock. Safety is generally good in tourist and expat areas, though petty theft and traffic hazards are concerns that require standard precautions.
Tropical monsoon climate: hot/humid year-round, southwest monsoon May-October brings heavy rainInternet quality: generally good (20-100+ Mbps) in main areas but can be inconsistent; reliable for remote work with backup planLarge expat and digital nomad community with established social networks and accommodation optionsWalkability varies: touristy areas like Patong highly walkable, but car/scooter needed for broader explorationOutstanding food scene: fresh seafood, authentic Thai, international options, very affordableVibrant nightlife with clubs, bars, beach parties in Patong; quieter alternatives in Kata/KaronMultiple coworking spaces available (Hubba, Phuket Sandbox, others) supporting remote workersGood safety in main areas; exercise standard precautions against petty theft and traffic hazards