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When planning holiday in Phuket it’s smart to think in advance what expenses you will have. Since 95% of travelers come here by tour package, accomodation is already included. So in this article we don’t count hotel price, but look closer to other important categories – food, transport, tours & activities, shopping, mobile internet and some extra costs for one adult. This will help you plan budget more accurate and avoid unexpected spendings.
Food in Phuket
Most hotels already give breakfast included, so you only pay for lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks. Phuket has everything – from seafood restaurants by the sea to cheap street food stalls, which is famous symbol of Thailand.
- Street food in Phuket: 60–120 THB per dish (fried noodles, rice with chicken, soups)
- Mid range cafes & restaurants: 400–600 THB per person
- Seafood restaurants with ocean view: 700+ THB
- All you can eat buffets: 299–1500 THB
- Smoothies, coconuts, beer: from 60 THB
- Fruits (mango, pineapple, dragon fruit, etc): from 50 THB per portion
- Snacks from 7/11: about 100 THB per day
💡 Tip: Eat simple for lunch (~120 THB), nice dinner (~400 THB), don’t forget fruits and snacks (~200 THB). Daily average 700–900 THB for food.
Transport
Transport in Phuket can confuse tourists. There is no normal public buses. You can see local songthaew (blue pick-ups with benches) going between Phuket Town and beaches. Also Phuket Smart Bus works from airport to main beaches, but schedule is limited.
What really works:
- Motorbike rent: 200–250 THB/day if rent for week, 350–400 THB/day if 1–2 days (Honda Click, Yamaha Mio)
- Car rent: from 800 THB/day, depends on model and period
- Gasoline: about 40 THB/liter (2025 price)
- Taxi & transfers: 200–1200 THB depends on route (apps info here)
- Tuk-tuk: from 400 THB short trip. No meter, always bargain. Cheaper if you share with friends
💡 Tip: renting motorbike is the most easy and budget way to explore island. Just have driving skill and be careful.
Activities & Tours
Phuket tours are the reason why people come – boat trips, islands, shows, national parks, animals and great views.
- Sea trips to islands (Racha, Phi Phi, James Bond, Similan, etc): 1100–4100 THB depending on route, boat type, duration
- Sightseeing tours: from 800 THB (viewpoints, temples, Old Town, markets, Big Buddha)
- Shows in Phuket: 800–1650 THB (Simon Cabaret, Siam Niramit, depends on ticket & dinner)
- Massage & spa: 300 THB (thai massage) up to 1000+ THB for hotel spa
- Andamanda Waterpark: from 1600 THB
- Jet ski ride: from 5700 THB (with instructor)
💡 Tip: book tours in advance – in high season many popular ones are full days before. Full list and actual prices here.
Souvenirs & Shopping
Shopping depends from person: some buy only fridge magnets, some – bags with cosmetics and clothes. Here is average prices:
- Magnets, small souvenirs: 30–100 THB
- Thai cosmetics (aloe gels, balms, oils, soaps): 50–300 THB
- Clothes at markets: T-shirt ~150 THB, light dresses or “elephant pants” ~200 THB
- Dried fruits: from 80 THB pack
- Fruit basket to home: about 1000 THB (with packing & transport)
💡 Tip: always bargain on markets – you can save 20–30%.
Mobile & Internet
Most tourists use local SIM cards – faster and much cheaper than roaming.
- Tourist SIM card: 299–599 THB for 7–15 days, 2–30 GB, often unlimited social apps. Operators: AIS, DTAC, TrueMove H
- Wi-Fi in hotels & cafes: usually free
- Mobile internet: works stable even outside main areas, good speed for video & social
💡 Tip: buy SIM in airport or 7/11. If need more than 3 weeks – better go to operator shop.
Unexpected Costs
Even with good plan it’s smart to keep small reserve for surprises:
- Pharmacy & medicines: 100–500 THB
- Tips: 20–100 THB (massage, cleaning, driver)
- Deposit for rent: from 1000 THB (bike or room)
- Other cases: lost things, fines, extra spendings
💡 Tip: keep at least 2000–3000 THB “just in case”.
Conclusion
How much money you need in Phuket 2025? Depends from your travel style. Approximate daily spend:
- Budget traveler: street food, motorbike, few tours – 1100–1200 THB per day
- Comfort style: restaurants, transport rent, 3–4 tours, shopping – 1700–3000 THB per day
- Premium holiday: luxury hotels, private tours, shows, shopping – 4000+ THB per day
Prepare in advance – and your Phuket vacation will be easy, bright and without money stress.
