Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 18% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 223 ฿ ($7) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ ($7) | $7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ ($1.78) | $3.27 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ ($1.87) | $0.79 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 ฿ ($1.80) | $2.17 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ ($1.73) | $2.93 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 ฿ ($12) | $5.55 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 ฿ ($2.82) | $3.27 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ ($1.51) | $1.63 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ ($2.04) | $2.07 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 ฿ ($23) | $14 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ ($1.35) | $1.70 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ ($1.25) | $1.91 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 35% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 39,179 ฿ ($1,305) | $1,253 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,112 ฿ ($570) | $936 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,657 ฿ ($88) | $166 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,469 ฿ ($815) | $989 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,093 ฿ ($370) | $769 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,417 ฿ ($47) | $96 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 531 ฿ ($18) | $48 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,443 ฿ ($348) | $299 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,854 ฿ ($95) | $96 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 ฿ ($4.89) | $12 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 171 ฿ ($5.70) | $20 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 34% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,966 ฿ ($65) | $42 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,403 ฿ ($47) | $33 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,089 ฿ ($103) | $82 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ ($86) | $103 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is about the same as in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 804,581 ฿ ($26,802) | $21,300 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ ($0.91) | $0.58 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,084 ฿ ($36) | $48 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 610 ฿ ($20) | $13 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 57% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ ($3.34) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 239 ฿ ($8) | $8 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 616 ฿ ($21) | $131 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84 ฿ ($2.80) | $5.89 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 ฿ ($2.10) | $2.89 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ ($2.65) | $4.96 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ ($1.47) | $3.10 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ ($1.64) | $1.56 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 268 ฿ ($9) | $17 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 9% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ฿ ($25) | $44 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 407 ฿ ($14) | $21 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,072 ฿ ($36) | $124 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,442 ฿ ($48) | $53 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 213 ฿ ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ ($3.00) | $4.89 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 ฿ ($3.49) | $4.21 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,528 ฿ ($784) | $432 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ ($0.06) | $0.11 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,717 ฿ ($57) | $34 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 ฿ ($3.54) | $6 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 154 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 19% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,400 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $2,761 (82,881 ฿) in Phuket.
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