Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 223 ฿ (€5.97) | €9 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (€5.69) | €5.45 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (€1.43) | €3.75 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ (€1.50) | €1.23 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 54 ฿ (€1.44) | €3.25 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (€1.39) | €1.35 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 ฿ (€9) | €4.12 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 ฿ (€2.26) | €1.36 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (€1.22) | €0.68 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (€1.64) | €1.14 | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 ฿ (€18) | €8 | + 142% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (€1.09) | €2.02 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (€1.01) | €0.90 | + 11% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 33% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,079 ฿ (€1,233) | €426 | + 190% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,112 ฿ (€458) | €302 | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,657 ฿ (€71) | €122 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,719 ฿ (€608) | €316 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,180 ฿ (€299) | €245 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,417 ฿ (€38) | €94 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 531 ฿ (€14) | €21 | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,443 ฿ (€279) | €351 | - 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,854 ฿ (€76) | €71 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 ฿ (€3.93) | €10 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 206 ฿ (€5.51) | €5.67 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 13% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,966 ฿ (€53) | €83 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,403 ฿ (€38) | €40 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,089 ฿ (€83) | €70 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ (€69) | €71 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 26% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 804,581 ฿ (€21,526) | €23,202 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,084 ฿ (€29) | €39 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 588 ฿ (€16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 36% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ (€2.68) | €3.23 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 239 ฿ (€6) | €5.59 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 616 ฿ (€16) | €32 | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84 ฿ (€2.24) | €3.88 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 ฿ (€1.68) | €3.80 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ (€2.13) | €3.50 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (€1.18) | €1.53 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (€1.32) | €1.83 | - 28% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 268 ฿ (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 24% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ฿ (€20) | €22 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 407 ฿ (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,072 ฿ (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,442 ฿ (€39) | €46 | - 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 213 ฿ (€5.69) | €7 | - 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (€2.41) | €3.40 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 ฿ (€2.80) | €3.22 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,528 ฿ (€629) | €792 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ (€0.04) | €0.24 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,717 ฿ (€46) | €38 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 ฿ (€2.84) | €4.08 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 11% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,400 in Patras you would need to make just about €1,251 (46,753 ฿) in Phuket.
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