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Thailand · Asia · Population 79,308 · Asia/Bangkok

Phuket in Thailand (Asia) offers an estimated monthly cost of ~$1250 incl. rent, a safety index of 56/100, an average annual temperature of 27.2°C for digital nomads and remote workers. This page compiles cost of living, safety, climate, internet speed, air quality and visa overview with per-item data sources and dates.

Monthly cost

$1250incl. rent · est. range

$1000 – $2000

Source: public statistical estimate (NYC=100 basis) linear fit + page snapshot, updated 2026-10-07

Safety index

56/100

Source: public statistical estimate · safety index

Climate (10-yr avg)

27.2°C avg/yr

1977mm · 3506h sunshine/yr

Source: Open-Meteo Historical（CC BY 4.0）2015–2024

Fixed broadband

120Mbps median down

Source: public statistical estimate (fixed broadband)

Air quality

9.9µg/m³ PM2.5 · Good

Source: Open-Meteo CAMS · WHO 2021 band (2022-08 ~ 2024-12)

Visa overview

Official digital nomad visa

Source: Thailand snapshot (2026-10-03) · Disclaimer: visa policies change — always verify with official channels

FAQ

What is the cost of living in Phuket?

Phuket has an estimated monthly cost of ~$1250 including rent (range $1000–$2000), based on open-data statistical estimates and page snapshots.

Is Phuket safe?

Phuket scores 56/100 on the public statistical safety estimate (higher is safer).

How can Chinese passport holders enter Thailand?

Snapshot as of 2026-10-03: mainland Chinese passport holders are visaFree to Thailand. Verify with official immigration channels before travel.

How fast is the internet in Phuket?

Median fixed broadband download is about 120 Mbps (public statistical estimate).

About Thailand

Thailand: GDP per capita ~$8,057 (World Bank), HDI 0.803, Global Peace Index rank #43 (IEP 2024). Open Thailand country page →

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