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Phuket trip cost from Singapore — prices in S$
Updated October 2026 · S$1.3 ≈ $1For everyday spending, Phuket is about 53% cheaper than Singapore. Here's what things cost in SGD, what a day really costs, and the price where "tourist price" turns into a rip-off.
Daily budget per person (no flights)
Prices in Phuket vs Singapore
| Item | Local | In SGD | vs Singapore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ฿130 | S$5.12 | 36% less |
| Street food1 item | ฿80 | S$3.15 | 37% less |
| Restaurant dinnerper person | ฿450 | S$18 | 61% less |
| Coffeeone cup | ฿80 | S$3.15 | 52% less |
| Beerone bottle | ฿110 | S$4.33 | 67% less |
| Bottled water | ฿12 | S$0.47 | 70% less |
| Convenience store1 snack or drink | ฿25 | S$0.98 | 55% less |
| Taxi5 km in town | ฿200 | S$7.88 | 34% less |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ฿100 | S$3.94 | 56% less |
| Transitone ride | ฿40 | S$1.58 | same |
| Hotel night3-star | ฿2,000 | S$79 | 61% less |
| SIM card1 week data | ฿299 | S$12 | 21% less |
| Laundry | ฿50 | S$1.97 | 61% less |
| Massage1 hour | ฿350 | S$14 | 77% less |
| Half-day tourper person | ฿1,000 | S$39 | 44% less |
| Entry ticketTourist town | ฿200 | S$7.88 | 80% less |
Reference prices start as estimates from published price levels; items with 3+ traveller reports switch to the median of real reports.
What S$100 gets you in Phuket
Rip-off check: fair price vs "too much"
| Item | Fair range | Rip-off above |
|---|---|---|
| Local mealper person | ฿91–฿208S$3.58–S$8.19 | ฿250+S$9.83+ |
| Coffeeone cup | ฿48–฿128S$1.89–S$5.04 | ฿154+S$6.05+ |
| Beerone bottle | ฿66–฿187S$2.6–S$7.37 | ฿224+S$8.84+ |
| Taxi5 km in town | ฿160–฿320S$6.3–S$13 | ฿384+S$15+ |
| Tuk-tuk / moto taxishort hop | ฿70–฿180S$2.76–S$7.09 | ฿216+S$8.51+ |
| Massage1 hour | ฿245–฿560S$9.65–S$22 | ฿672+S$26+ |
| Bottled water | ฿8–฿24S$0.33–S$0.95 | ฿29+S$1.13+ |
| Half-day tourper person | ฿700–฿1,600S$28–S$63 | ฿1,920+S$76+ |
- Ask the price before you order or get in — and say it back.
- Use a ride-hailing app instead of street taxis when you can; the fare is fixed upfront.
- Pay in local currency. If a card machine offers to charge you in SGD, say no — the conversion rate is usually worse.
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FAQ
How much does a trip to Phuket cost from Singapore?
Not counting flights, a mid-range day in Phuket is about S$142 per person (3-star hotel, local meals plus a dinner out, two taxi rides). On a shoestring it's about S$47 a day; comfortable travel is about S$298. A 7-day mid-range trip comes to roughly S$991.
Is Phuket cheaper than Singapore?
For everyday things Phuket is about 53% cheaper than Singapore. Compare item by item in the table above, or open the app to see it against your own city and income.
How much is a meal in Phuket in SGD?
A simple local meal is around ฿130 (about S$5.12); a sit-down restaurant dinner is around ฿450 (about S$18).
What price is a rip-off in Phuket?
As a rule of thumb, paying about double the usual local price is a warning sign. For a taxi that means anything above ฿384 (S$15) for about 5 km. Check any price in 3 seconds in the app.