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Phuket

Thailandia

Isola internazionale con turismo, sanità privata e campus distribuiti. Gli affitti sono stagionali e il trasporto pubblico limitato: posizione e contratto contano più del prezzo iniziale.

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Safety 71/100
Affordability 55/100
Student-friendly 76/100
Nightlife 91/100
Transport 49/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-16. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Wichit 80/100
  2. Phuket Town–Talat Yai 91/100
  3. Kathu 76/100
  4. Rawai 76/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Phuket Town–Talat Yai 91/100
  2. Wichit 80/100
  3. Kathu 76/100
  4. Rawai 76/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Wichit 80/100
  2. Kathu 76/100
  3. Rawai 76/100
  4. Phuket Town–Talat Yai 91/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Wichit 8,000 THB
  2. Phuket Town–Talat Yai 8,500 THB
  3. Kathu 9,000 THB
  4. Rawai 12,000 THB

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Rawai 76/100
  2. Wichit 80/100
  3. Kathu 76/100
  4. Phuket Town–Talat Yai 91/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Phuket

Wichit

Student hub

Wichit: Area residenziale tra città e campus, con centri commerciali e offerta diversificata

Room
8,000 THB
Studio
12,400 THB
Apartment
17,600 THB
Safety 71 Student-friendly 80 Nightlife 73 Commute 49
Pros
  • student-friendly: 80/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 8,000 THB.
  • Useful for Prince of Songkla University Phuket.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Phuket Town–Talat Yai

Student hub

Phuket Town–Talat Yai: Centro amministrativo e di servizi, più autentico e gestibile delle spiagge turistiche

Room
8,500 THB
Studio
13,175 THB
Apartment
18,700 THB
Safety 67 Student-friendly 76 Nightlife 91 Commute 49
Pros
  • nightlife: 91/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 8,500 THB.
  • Useful for Prince of Songkla University Phuket via bus.
Cons
  • Safety score is 67/100: inspect the exact street and building.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Kathu

Balanced

Kathu: Posizione interna tra town e Patong, utile per campus e lavoro ma dipendente da trasporto su gomma

Room
9,000 THB
Studio
13,950 THB
Apartment
19,800 THB
Safety 71 Student-friendly 76 Nightlife 73 Commute 49
Pros
  • student-friendly: 76/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 9,000 THB.
  • Useful for Prince of Songkla University Phuket.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Rawai

Quiet

Rawai: Sud costiero internazionale e residenziale, più distante dai campus e soggetto a canoni stagionali

Room
12,000 THB
Studio
18,600 THB
Apartment
26,400 THB
Safety 74 Student-friendly 76 Nightlife 73 Commute 49
Pros
  • student-friendly: 76/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 12,000 THB.
  • Useful for Campus via road.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Phuket

Prince of Songkla University — Phuket Campus

Università pubblica

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HospitalityTechnologyInternational StudiesBusiness
Nearest neighborhoods
WichitKathu
Commute from top areas
  • Wichit10–30 min
  • Kathu10–25 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Phuket Town–Talat Yai
8,500 THB
Wichit
8,000 THB
Kathu
9,000 THB
Rawai
12,000 THB
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Phuket Town–Talat Yai8,500 THB13,175 THB18,700 THB
Wichit8,000 THB12,400 THB17,600 THB
Kathu9,000 THB13,950 THB19,800 THB
Rawai12,000 THB18,600 THB26,400 THB

Cheapest: Wichit, Phuket Town–Talat Yai, Kathu

Mid-range: Wichit, Phuket Town–Talat Yai, Kathu

Premium: Rawai, Kathu, Phuket Town–Talat Yai

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Phuket Town, Wichit residenziale, Rawai centrale

Areas to be careful with

strade costiere e guida notturna, aree turistiche affollate e prezzi opachi

  • La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.

Student perspective: Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Patong

club e turismo

Molto intensa; pianificare sicurezza e rientro.

Phuket Old Town

ristoranti e cultura

Più tranquilla e concentrata nel weekend.

Transport

Getting around Phuket

Smart Bus, local bus e servizi su app coprono solo parte dell’isola; traffico e distanze rendono i tempi variabili.

Metro Transport data under review
Tram / busBus aeroportuale, Smart Bus e songthaew locali hanno itinerari distinti.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verificare tariffa e ultimo servizio per singolo operatore.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Phuket Smart Bus

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Phuket

5 strengths

  1. Smart Bus, local bus e servizi su app coprono solo parte dell’isola; traffico e distanze rendono i tempi variabili.
  2. Prince of Songkla University — Phuket Campus: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Scegli casa soltanto dopo aver simulato il rientro serale dal campus.
  4. Alta stagione, elettricità e trasporto privato possono superare rapidamente il budget.
  5. Phuket Town–Talat Yai, Wichit, Kathu sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. La sicurezza cambia per isolato, orario e mezzo; verificare indicazioni universitarie aggiornate.
  2. Prezzi e disponibilità cambiano rapidamente
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Phuket

Qual è la zona migliore di Phuket per uno studente?

Wichit è un primo confronto utile, ma campus, tragitto e contratto contano più del nome del quartiere.

Quanto costa indicativamente una stanza?

Nelle aree analizzate la stima parte da circa THB 8000 al mese. Non è una quotazione garantita.

Posso pagare prima di vedere la casa?

È rischioso. Chiedi video in diretta, prova del diritto a locare, contratto completo e conferma del beneficiario prima di pagare.

La mappa copre tutta la città?

No. Evidenzia aree reali utili per orientarsi; fonte e limiti sono dichiarati accanto alla mappa.