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Phuket

Thailand's biggest island hub with dense long-stay and coworking infrastructure

In Phuket, a mid-range month runs about $1,559 (THB 51,962) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Low

Cheaper day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet7/10

Faster internet than about 70% of cities

Visas8/10

Easier visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking7.7/10

Better coworking than about 75% of cities

English6/10

Less English-friendly than about 65% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.1/10

Better wellness options than about 90% of cities

Getting There7.3/10

Easier to reach than about 70% of cities

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