Cost of living in Phuket (Thailand) is 65% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Phuket (Thailand) is 64% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Phuket | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 237 ฿ (CHF 5.86) | CHF 26 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 257 ฿ (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 63 ฿ (CHF 1.54) | CHF 11 | - 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 65 ฿ (CHF 1.61) | CHF 1.80 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 77 ฿ (CHF 1.89) | CHF 8 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 68 ฿ (CHF 1.67) | CHF 4.34 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 339 ฿ (CHF 8) | CHF 10 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 84 ฿ (CHF 2.08) | CHF 3.35 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 46 ฿ (CHF 1.13) | CHF 2.06 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 55 ฿ (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.09 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 790 ฿ (CHF 20) | CHF 12 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 42 ฿ (CHF 1.03) | CHF 3.12 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 36 ฿ (CHF 0.90) | CHF 2.07 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Phuket (Thailand) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Phuket | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,233 ฿ (CHF 1,067) | CHF 3,923 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,596 ฿ (CHF 533) | CHF 2,853 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,476 ฿ (CHF 61) | CHF 284 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 24,580 ฿ (CHF 607) | CHF 2,276 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,964 ฿ (CHF 320) | CHF 1,572 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 5,335 ฿ (CHF 132) | CHF 77 | + 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 479 ฿ (CHF 12) | CHF 51 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,624 ฿ (CHF 188) | CHF 357 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,351 ฿ (CHF 58) | CHF 80 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 162 ฿ (CHF 4.00) | CHF 17 | - 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 204 ฿ (CHF 5.05) | CHF 33 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 51% | |||
Clothes in Phuket (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,046 ฿ (CHF 50) | CHF 123 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,410 ฿ (CHF 35) | CHF 67 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,265 ฿ (CHF 81) | CHF 120 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,862 ฿ (CHF 71) | CHF 191 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Phuket (Thailand) is 41% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 843,476 ฿ (CHF 20,817) | CHF 37,879 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 33 ฿ (CHF 0.82) | CHF 1.82 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 86 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 621 ฿ (CHF 15) | CHF 46 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 74% | |||
Personal Care in Phuket (Thailand) is 74% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Phuket | Zurich | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 94 ฿ (CHF 2.32) | CHF 15 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 24 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 939 ฿ (CHF 23) | CHF 135 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 109 ฿ (CHF 2.68) | CHF 7 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 ฿ (CHF 1.59) | CHF 4.58 | - 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79 ฿ (CHF 1.96) | CHF 5.61 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 43 ฿ (CHF 1.07) | CHF 3.17 | - 66% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 ฿ (CHF 1.17) | CHF 3.16 | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 204 ฿ (CHF 5.04) | CHF 55 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 69% | |||
Entertainment in Phuket (Thailand) is 69% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Phuket | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 539 ฿ (CHF 13) | CHF 61 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 429 ฿ (CHF 11) | CHF 35 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 160 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,098 ฿ (CHF 27) | CHF 137 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 ฿ (CHF 6) | CHF 17 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 93 ฿ (CHF 2.30) | CHF 5.72 | - 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 103 ฿ (CHF 2.55) | CHF 7 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 19,435 ฿ (CHF 480) | CHF 516 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.85 ฿ (CHF 0.05) | CHF 0.41 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,622 ฿ (CHF 40) | CHF 90 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 134 ฿ (CHF 3.30) | CHF 9 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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