Top expat cities

Thailand

Phuket

#3 Top 5 cities

Phuket is the most practical premium coastal option in Thailand for people who want the sea, an international environment, and tourism infrastructure. Higher prices and strong seasonality make it less balanced than Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C aΕΎ 33°C

Night: 24°C aΕΎ 27°C

Climate

Tropical coastal weather with high humidity, year-round warmth, and a strong rainy season.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

8/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 7/10
Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Online business owners
  • Families
  • Seasonal expats
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊAustralians
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Beaches and sea
  • +International environment
  • +Tourist infrastructure
  • +Strong tourism economy
  • +Airport access

Cons

  • βˆ’Higher prices
  • βˆ’Tourism seasonality
  • βˆ’Local traffic pressure
  • βˆ’Less authentic atmosphere