10 Best Places to Retire in Thailand

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8. Phuket

Phuket, a city that many say is created for peace and relaxation, is situated on 900 km from Bangkok and is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. The city abounds in rich vegetation and beautiful landscapes, but despite this, its inhabitants offer a wide range of entertainment in the numerous bars and restaurants. The cost of living in this city is $981/m (THB 34,300/m), and the average cost of rent one-bedroom apartment is $398/m  (THB 14.000/m). Phuket has some superior quality hospitals that are used to dealing with foreigners that have all manner of holiday related health problems, and cost of basic medical care is $36. The climate is tropical, with an average temperature of 28.5°C and with 2219.5 mm of rainfall per year.

10 Best Places to Retire in Thailand

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