Cost of living in Phuket, Thailand vs Thane, India
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 38% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 223 ฿ (₨533) | ₨844 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 213 ฿ (₨508) | ₨288 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 53 ฿ (₨128) | ₨124 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 56 ฿ (₨134) | ₨62 | + 115% | |
12 eggs, large | 54 ฿ (₨129) | ₨64 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 52 ฿ (₨124) | ₨37 | + 235% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 346 ฿ (₨826) | ₨274 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 85 ฿ (₨202) | ₨168 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 45 ฿ (₨109) | ₨24 | + 359% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 61 ฿ (₨147) | ₨138 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 686 ฿ (₨1,639) | ₨588 | + 179% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 41 ฿ (₨97) | ₨73 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 38 ฿ (₨90) | ₨31 | + 194% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 94% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 46,079 ฿ (₨110,105) | ₨34,699 | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,112 ฿ (₨40,890) | ₨22,512 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,657 ฿ (₨6,348) | ₨5,414 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,719 ฿ (₨54,287) | ₨21,166 | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,180 ฿ (₨26,715) | ₨12,897 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,417 ฿ (₨3,385) | ₨2,613 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 531 ฿ (₨1,269) | ₨800 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | 10,443 ฿ (₨24,954) | ₨35,364 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,854 ฿ (₨6,820) | ₨15,424 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 147 ฿ (₨351) | ₨395 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 206 ฿ (₨492) | ₨526 | - 6% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 62% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,966 ฿ (₨4,697) | ₨2,258 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,403 ฿ (₨3,352) | ₨2,459 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,089 ฿ (₨7,382) | ₨3,268 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,575 ฿ (₨6,152) | ₨2,619 | + 135% | |
Transportation | + 108% | |||
Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 108% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 804,581 ฿ (₨1,922,548) | ₨830,309 | + 132% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 ฿ (₨65) | ₨83 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,084 ฿ (₨2,591) | ₨945 | + 174% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 588 ฿ (₨1,406) | ₨182 | + 671% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 18% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100 ฿ (₨239) | ₨102 | + 134% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 239 ฿ (₨570) | ₨461 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 616 ฿ (₨1,472) | ₨591 | + 149% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84 ฿ (₨200) | ₨260 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 ฿ (₨150) | ₨183 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 ฿ (₨190) | ₨181 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 44 ฿ (₨105) | ₨125 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 49 ฿ (₨118) | ₨79 | + 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 268 ฿ (₨639) | ₨216 | + 196% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 23% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 764 ฿ (₨1,826) | ₨923 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 407 ฿ (₨972) | ₨496 | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,072 ฿ (₨2,562) | ₨1,737 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,442 ฿ (₨3,446) | ₨2,000 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 213 ฿ (₨508) | ₨483 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 90 ฿ (₨215) | ₨222 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 105 ฿ (₨250) | ₨212 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 23,528 ฿ (₨56,221) | ₨35,595 | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.67 ฿ (₨3.99) | ₨20 | - 80% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,717 ฿ (₨4,102) | ₨2,228 | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 ฿ (₨254) | ₨251 | + 1% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 62% more expensive than in Thane (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨167,234 (69,987 ฿) in Phuket to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨103,000 in Thane.
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