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    Phuket, Thailand

    Thailand's Fun and Famous Beach City

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        Thailand’s Phuket Island is an internationally famous beach destination and rightfully so. Beautiful sandy shores separated by rocky headlands grace the entire west coast of the island. The Andaman Sea is warm, clear, and inviting—certainly one of Phuket’s main attractions.

        There are few parts of the world that offer retirees more reasons to stay than Phuket. There’s something here for nearly everybody.

        Phuket has some of the most beautiful beaches and coastlines to be found anywhere, world-class golfing, beautiful mountainous countryside, and nearly a dozen unique and welcoming towns, all with sizeable foreign populations.

        More than 100,000 foreign residents have chosen to make a life here. That’s over 20% of the island’s permanent population.

        Others have come to Phuket to invest in real estate. With the right property, it is still possible to reap an 8% to 10% per annum return on your investment.

        Kathleen

        Reviewed By Kathleen Peddicord

        Kathleen is the Live and Invest Overseas Founding Publisher. She has more than 30 years of hands-on experience traveling, living, and buying property around the world.

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        Cost Of Living In Phuket

        If your idea of paradise includes a high-quality lifestyle, a reasonable cost of living, year-round tropical weather, and beautiful beaches, Phuket should be right on the top of your list.

        Rent, especially, is a global bargain. You can find a comfortable rental for as little as US$350 to US$400 per month, and most rentals come fully furnished.

        Eating out:

        · A beer: THB 90 (domestic); THB 120 (imported)

        · Glass of wine: THB 100

        · Bottle of wine: THB 550

        · A coffee: THB 30

        · Cappuccino: THB 72

        · Lunch: THB 350

        · Dinner: THB 350

        Another factor in Phuket’s favor is the superb medical care, at a cost of 20% to 80% less than it would cost in the United States.

        All costs considered, including groceries, utilities, entertainment, and your own motorbike for transportation, a retired couple could live here on a monthly budget of as little as US$1,200. For this very low cost, you’d be buying a full and fascinating lifestyle.

        Apartment or House Ownership Budget

        ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
        Rent–Not included here as too variable.
        HOA Fees–Not included here as too variable.
        Property Taxes–Not included here as too variable.
        TransportationTHB 600· One-way ticket local transport: 35 · Taxi start: 42 · Taxi 1 mile: 36 · Taxi 1 hour: 500 · Gasoline 1 gallon: 120 · VW Golf (new car): 1,100,000 · Toyota Sedan Comfort (new car): 887,500
        GasTHB 150For cooking.
        ElectricityTHB 2,250–
        Water–Included with electricity.
        Cell phoneTHB 480Prepaid cell phone plan for 30 days
        Cable TVTHB 1,41360 Mbps, unlimited data, includes cable/DSL.
        Household helpTHB 10,000150 hourly rate.
        EntertainmentTHB 12,000A couples’ cost for: · Eating out twice a week at a mid-range, local restaurant: THB 380. · Drinks twice a week at a nearby watering hole (cocktail: THB 213; beer: THB 105). · Movie theater trip twice a month: 200.
        Gym membershipTHB 1,700–
        GroceriesTHB 10,000Basic items for a couple.
        MedicalTHB 315Basic clinic/GP visit.
        TotalTHB 39,639

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          Penny-Pincher’s Budget (for a couple, bare minimum costs for all)

          ExpenseMonthly CostNotes
          Rent12,861Basic, one-bedroom rental.
          Transportation35Local transport.
          Gas150For cooking.
          Utilities2,517Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage collection.
          Cell phone31 minute of prepaid.
          Internet–Pay-as-you-go cell phone data only (no home Wi-Fi).
          Cable TV200Most basic TV package.
          Entertainment3,000All local-brand items, shopping markets and local vendors along with grocery stores
          Groceries5,00060 Mbps, unlimited data, includes cable/DSL.
          TotalTHB 23,766
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            Weather In Phuket, Thailand

            The weather in Phuket is tropically warm and English is widely understood.

            Also, a tremendous selection of restaurants, cinemas, water sports, and a pulsating nightlife offer endless opportunities for entertainment.

            In short, Phuket, Thailand, has something for nearly every budget, too.

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            Reviewed By Kathleen Peddicord

            Kathleen is the Live and Invest Overseas Founding Publisher. She has more than 30 years of hands-on experience traveling, living, and buying property around the world.

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