Living in Phuket
Every foreigner can theoretically obtain citizenship in Thailand, but in practice it is very difficult. Most importantly, you probably do not need it.
You got not so many advantages over work and student visas, they are just the right to own land, to work as a taxi driver, for example, or to participate in elections. Moreover, you will be deprived of your own citizenship. The point is that you can live in this amazing country for ages and become a legal owner of a luxury villa or a cozy apartment without any citizenship. If you to find the second home in the land of thousands smiles, you should choose the most prestigious resort area in South-East Asia, the best choice for you is Phuket. This beautiful island, with its fantastic white sandy beaches and clear azure sea is a great vacation and living spot for every person from around the world. This will be confirmed by anyone who has ever visited the island.
While you are packing your bag to Phuket, we will help you manage a budget and answer the question “What is the cost of living in Phuket?”
In general, evidence indicates that land prices are higher than on the island. But they are not so much higher as you can consider. Here are some approximate rates for renting a car and a motorbike, food, clothes, etc.
Food
It all depends on what kind of food you are used to eat and on where are going to buy products or eat out. The cheapest fruit, vegetable and meat are sold in local markets. If you love eating out, in Phuket there are lots of different restaurants, Indian, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, German, Korean. The prices vary according to the location, type of restaurants and view. For example, the bill in a café with sunset or sea views will be more expensive than the check for the same food ordered in Town. Below you can see average prices for some dishes which you find going out for meal.
Rice baked in pineapple - THB 120 - 150
Pizza - THB 200 - 500
Rice with vegetables - THB 50 - 80
Rice with seafood – THB 70 - 120
Fried noodles with shrimps - THB 80 - 150
Grilled shrimp with rice 109 RUB = THB 60 - 150
Grilled vegetables with cashew nuts – THB 70 – 120
SPA
Yu can take SPA treatment on the island. Don’t miss the opportunity to get a great oil massage laying under palms and listening to the sounds of waves. Thai, foot and oil massages in the salon by the road cost about THB 200 – 350.
Renting a bike and a car
The most popular vehicle here is a motorbike. Also It is the most traumatic thing, but rental rates are quite reasonable ( THB 3000 – 8000 per month, THB 300 – 550 per day). We recommend you to rent a car if you have never driven a motorbike, in addition, the cost starts from THB 8000 per month).
Shopping in Phuket
It makes no sense to bring summer clothes with you. Undoubtedly, all these stuffs are cheaper than in your country. There are markets, shopping centers, malls where you find everything you need.
