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Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 38% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 299 ฿ (39TL) | 25TL | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 287 ฿ (37TL) | 20TL | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 83 ฿ (11TL) | 10TL | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 59 ฿ (8TL) | 3.50TL | + 117% | |
12 eggs, large | 68 ฿ (9TL) | 24TL | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 50 ฿ (7TL) | 3.00TL | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 369 ฿ (48TL) | 16TL | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 81 ฿ (10TL) | 3.00TL | + 247% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 50 ฿ (6TL) | 2.00TL | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 72 ฿ (9TL) | 8TL | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 663 ฿ (86TL) | 65TL | + 32% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 41 ฿ (5.25TL) | 3.50TL | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (4.67TL) | 2.00TL | + 134% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 93% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 28,929 ฿ (3,743TL) | 1,250TL | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,803 ฿ (2,045TL) | 1,000TL | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,062 ฿ (396TL) | 300TL | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 21,287 ฿ (2,754TL) | 1,000TL | + 175% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 11,107 ฿ (1,437TL) | 850TL | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 2,018 ฿ (261TL) | 200TL | + 31% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 538 ฿ (70TL) | 60TL | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | 13,507 ฿ (1,747TL) | 1,200TL | + 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,979 ฿ (385TL) | 400TL | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 145 ฿ (19TL) | 20TL | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 155 ฿ (20TL) | 15TL | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 66% | |||
Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 66% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,031 ฿ (263TL) | 250TL | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 886 ฿ (115TL) | 35TL | + 227% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,773 ฿ (359TL) | 280TL | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ (333TL) | 300TL | + 11% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 22% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 853,312 ฿ (110,395TL) | 98,900TL | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (3.48TL) | 5.18TL | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 911 ฿ (118TL) | 200TL | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 599 ฿ (77TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 0% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 ฿ (13TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 ฿ (21TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 543 ฿ (70TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 102 ฿ (13TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 60 ฿ (8TL) | 8TL | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81 ฿ (11TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (5.71TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 48 ฿ (6TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 ฿ (40TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 6% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 776 ฿ (100TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 400 ฿ (52TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,017 ฿ (132TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,286 ฿ (166TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 228 ฿ (29TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 95 ฿ (12TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111 ฿ (14TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 37,084 ฿ (4,798TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ (0.22TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,629 ฿ (211TL) | 150TL | + 41% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 99 ฿ (13TL) | 13TL | - 1% | |
TOTAL | + 17% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 17% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,327TL
(33,449 ฿)
in Phuket
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,700TL
in Alanya.
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