Phuket

Thailand Above global median · +142.8% (3-bed)

Phuket is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +142.8% versus the global median of $276k.

Median purchase price

1-bedroom $127,000 −9.3% vs global median $140k

2-bedroom $332,000 +68.5% vs global median $197k

3-bedroom $670,000 +142.8% vs global median $276k

Cost of living & rent

Cost of living 40.7 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Rent · 1-bed (centre) $723/mo Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Rent · 3-bed (centre) $2,151/mo Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Price-to-rent ratio 26.0× years of rent to equal purchase Model estimate Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Earnings & affordability

Local purchasing power 29.0 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Income tax (effective)

Income tax · low earner 0.0% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · mid earner 14.7% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · high earner 24.9% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Quality of life

Air quality (PM2.5) 11.4 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →

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