Comparación del coste de vida entre Phuket y Molo Comparación del coste de vida entre Phuket y Molo

Monthly Cost of Living

Monthly costs for one person with rent: $1,232 in Phuket versus $506 in Molo.

Estimated couple costs with rent: $2,255 in Phuket versus $861 in Molo.

Monthly costs for a family of three with rent: $3,279 in Phuket versus $1,216 in Molo.

Living in Phuket is roughly 143% more expensive than Molo, driven mainly by Groceries & Markets.

Both cities sit below the global median: Phuket 8% lower, Molo 62% lower.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$4.63 ฿151

$5.34 KES 691

-13.30%

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$46.84 ฿1,523

$38.63 KES 4,993

21.25%

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.84 ฿287

$6.88 KES 889

28.49%

Cappuccino

$3.00 ฿97.4

$2.37 KES 306

26.58%

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.74 ฿24.11

$0.72 KES 92.9

2.78%

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.37 ฿11.88

$0.50 KES 64.8

-26.00%

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.44 ฿79.3

$2.38 KES 307

2.52%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.61 ฿117

$2.84 KES 367

27.11%

Milk (1 liter)

$2.26 ฿73.5

$0.86 KES 111

162.79%

White Bread (500g)

$1.84 ฿59.8

$0.57 KES 73.5

222.81%

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.24 ฿73.0

$1.57 KES 203

42.68%

Eggs

$2.32 ฿75.3

$1.65 KES 213

40.61%

Local Cheese (1kg)

$19.67 ฿639

$11.41 KES 1,475

72.39%

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$3.65 ฿119

$6.82 KES 882

-46.48%

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$13.10 ฿426

$5.53 KES 715

136.89%

Apples (1kg)

$3.39 ฿110

$3.04 KES 393

11.51%

Banana (1kg)

$1.64 ฿53.4

$1.04 KES 134

57.69%

Oranges (1kg)

$2.41 ฿78.5

$2.18 KES 282

10.55%

Tomato (1kg)

$2.03 ฿66.0

$1.05 KES 136

93.33%

Potato (1kg)

$1.56 ฿50.6

$1.02 KES 132

52.94%

Onion (1kg)

$1.50 ฿48.66

$1.17 KES 152

28.21%

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.02 ฿33.30

$0.68 KES 88.3

50.00%

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.49 ฿15.91

$0.82 KES 106

-40.24%

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$4.45 ฿145

$3.16 KES 409

40.82%

Wine (Bottle)

$18.88 ฿614

$11.54 KES 1,491

63.60%

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.78 ฿57.7

$2.27 KES 293

-21.59%

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.75 ฿89.5

$2.78 KES 359

-1.08%

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.40 ฿45.54

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$11.48 ฿373

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.12 ฿101

$1.53 KES 198

103.92%

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.00 ฿32.48

$1.57 KES 203

-36.31%

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$14.09 ฿458

$2.95 KES 381

377.63%

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.35 ฿43.93

$1.53 KES 198

-11.76%

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$27.2K ฿883.7K

$21.6K KES 2.8M

25.60%

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$32.9K ฿1.1M

$19.7K KES 2.6M

66.71%

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$125 ฿4,063

$33.79 KES 4,366

269.87%

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$13.57 ฿441

$17.03 KES 2,201

-20.32%

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$18.52 ฿602

$38.64 KES 4,993

-52.07%

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$61.5 ฿1,999

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$16.84 ฿547

Cinema Ticket

$9.19 ฿299

$6.21 KES 802

47.99%

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$698 ฿22.7K

$202 KES 26.2K

245.01%

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$15.6K ฿506.9K

$7,979 KES 1.0M

95.42%

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$57.8 ฿1,878

$18.34 KES 2,371

214.94%

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$35.24 ฿1,146

$23.57 KES 3,046

49.51%

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$113 ฿3,677

$66.1 KES 8,540

71.17%

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$86.4 ฿2,808

$56.5 KES 7,297

52.99%

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$616 ฿20.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$446 ฿14.5K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$2,048 ฿66.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,492 ฿48.5K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,779 ฿122.8K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$2,649 ฿86.1K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$524 ฿17.0K

$388 KES 50.2K

34.97%

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

5.33

14.84

-64.08%

Los datos de CityCost se basan en IA y aportaciones de usuarios. Puede haber pequeñas variaciones.

Última actualización para Phuket: April 27, 2026

Última actualización para Molo: April 26, 2026

Cost Breakdown

Phuket pays 35% more on average. The extra income cushions the higher costs, though housing choices and lifestyle decide how much of the gap is truly closed.

Dining out: $47.00 in Phuket vs $39.00 in Molo for a mid-range dinner for two. Groceries echo the gap at $292 vs $205 per month, with Molo cheaper across the board.

Comparación de velocidades medias de internet por ciudad (actualizado April 2026)

El gráfico resalta el umbral de precisión para velocidades de internet móvil y fija, actualizado trimestralmente.

Índice del coste de vida para nómadas digitales

Phuket vs Molo: Coste de vida - preguntas frecuentes

Molo is cheaper overall, especially in Groceries & Markets, Clothing & Footwear, Eating Out, Sport & Entertainment, Getting Around. The 143% gap adds up to real monthly savings that compound significantly over time.

Phuket pays 35% more on average, which matters when comparing affordability. Whether that higher income actually nets you more depends on your spending habits and housing choices.

Supermarket bills run roughly 42% higher in Phuket. For households that cook at home regularly, that difference adds up over a month.

All in, you'll spend $1,232 per month in Phuket versus $506 in Molo – a 143% gap that adds up to real savings over time for anyone picking the cheaper option.

At $506 in Molo versus $1,232 in Phuket, a $1,500 budget is realistic in Molo but tight or insufficient in Phuket. The gap between the two cities makes Molo the clear choice for anyone on this budget.

For families, Molo is more practical. Housing and childcare are both notably cheaper than in Phuket, and the savings on those two alone free up budget for education, activities, and family trips.

Safety-wise, Phuket and Molo are on par. Petty crime is typical for cities this size, and most residents feel comfortable going about their daily routines in either place.

Expats usually find Molo gentler on the wallet – expenses run 143% less than in Phuket. Beyond cost, consider language, visa policies, and how big the international community is in each city.