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Cost of Living Comparison (2026)
Phuket is 5% cheaper than Denpasar
| Lifestyle | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $750/mo | $800/mo | +7% |
| Moderate | $1,100/mo | $1,150/mo | +5% |
| Comfortable | $1,650/mo | $1,750/mo | +6% |
Estimates for a single person. Based on World Bank PPP data and national statistics.
| Category | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing (1-bed, center) | $385/mo | $700/mo | +82% |
| Groceries & Food | $220/mo | $230/mo | +5% |
| Dining Out | $110/mo | $80/mo | -27% |
| Transport | $110/mo | $30/mo | -73% |
| Utilities & Internet | $110/mo | $115/mo | +5% |
| Healthcare | $88/mo | $92/mo | +5% |
| Leisure & Personal | $77/mo | $81/mo | +5% |
Sources: BPS (Indonesia), World Bank / NSO (Thailand), World Bank. Updated Jan 2026.
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaf of bread (500g) | $1 | $2 | +31% |
| Milk (1 liter) | $2 | $2 | +13% |
| Eggs (12) | $1 | $2 | +43% |
| Chicken breast (1 kg) | $3 | $4 | +28% |
| Rice (1 kg) | $1 | $1 | +57% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasi goreng (warung) | $1 | $2 | +77% |
| Fast food combo meal | $5 | $5 | +13% |
| Cappuccino | $3 | $3 | +12% |
| Beer (Bintang, restaurant) | $3 | $4 | +28% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-bedroom villa/apartment, center | $500 | $700 | +40% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside | $300 | $450 | +50% |
| 3-bedroom villa, center | $1,200 | $1,400 | +17% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside | $650 | $850 | +31% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter rental (monthly) | $55 | $100 | +82% |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1 | $1 | +69% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity, water, garbage (85m²) | $55 | $90 | +64% |
| Internet (60+ Mbps) | $25 | $22 | -12% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gym membership (monthly) | $30 | $40 | +33% |
| Item | 🇮🇩 Denpasar | 🇹🇭 Phuket | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haircut (men) | $3 | $6 | +75% |
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