Cheapest Cities Near Phuket (2026)

Phuket has a cost of living index of 52 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH42% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $350/mo on rent
2
Buenos Aires, AR42% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $300/mo on rent
3
Oaxaca, MX38% cheaper
COL: 321BR: $400/moSave $300/mo on rent
4
Da Nang, VN36% cheaper
COL: 341BR: $350/moSave $350/mo on rent
5
Medellรญn, CO33% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $500/moSave $200/mo on rent
6
Marrakech, MA33% cheaper
COL: 351BR: $430/moSave $270/mo on rent
7
Hanoi, VN29% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $450/moSave $250/mo on rent
8
Cebu City, PH29% cheaper
COL: 371BR: $400/moSave $300/mo on rent

Phuket at a glance

52
COL index
100 = US avg
$700
1BR rent
per month
โ€”
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data ยท Q1 2026 ยท For general guidance only