Today in our review, the topic is popular and particularly relevant if you are planning a vacation in Phuket in the near future. How much does life cost, especially food in Thailand - prices in 2024. Phuket in general is slightly more expensive for living in Thailand than, for example, Pattaya. But here the prices are quite affordable, and most importantly, stable. If you remember what Phuket was like ten years ago - prices for food, transportation, entertainment, etc., then you understand that they have hardly changed, just like the exchange rate of the Thai baht to the dollar. But the exchange rate of the ruble, of course, has fallen during this time.
So, everything you want to know, how much drinks, fruits, food, sun loungers, beach attractions, transportation cost, we will tell you below. All prices were checked in real time in Patong. Obviously, prices may vary in different locations on the island. The exchange rate of the Thai baht to the ruble at the time of publication was 2.55.
Note that all beaches in Phuket are public, and you can come to sunbathe on your mat anywhere. Or use sun lounger rental. The cost of the service is 100 baht for 1 sun lounger with an umbrella. Sometimes they ask to rent two sun loungers at once, but not everywhere.
On the beach, the cost of an hour-long massage session is 400-500 Thai baht, in regular salons the cost is approximately the same, in luxury ones - from 1000 baht.
300-500 baht per hour lesson
Let's look at the prices for food in Phuket now at a Thai market.
As you can see, by calling a taxi through the app, you can save a lot. Popular taxi apps in Phuket - Grab, Bolt, InDrive.
In general, all prices in Phuket in 2024, as in any other years, vary depending on location. Everything that is closer to the beach and popular tourist spots is more expensive. In areas where mainly local Thais live, prices will be noticeably lower.
And if you are planning to buy real estate in Phuket, you can look at prices in rubles, baht and dollars on our website.