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This blog post covers condo purchase prices across Phuket's main neighborhoods as of 2026.
We constantly update this article so the figures you see here always reflect the latest available market data.
Prices vary widely across Phuket, from budget-friendly inland areas to high-end beachfront neighborhoods, and this article breaks down exactly what to expect in each one.
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A quick summary table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Most expensive Phuket neighborhood for condos | Kamala |
| Most affordable Phuket neighborhood for condos | Kathu |
| Average price per square meter across all Phuket neighborhoods | THB 113,000 |
| Median condo price across Phuket | THB 6,400,000 |
| Lowest realistic starting budget for a Phuket condo | THB 1,200,000 |
| Most expensive condo type in Phuket (by bedroom count) | Two-bedroom condo |
| Most affordable condo type in Phuket (by bedroom count) | Studio condo |
| Average price for a studio condo in Phuket | THB 3,700,000 |
| Average price for a one-bedroom condo in Phuket | THB 5,400,000 |
| Average price for a two-bedroom condo in Phuket | THB 13,100,000 |
| Price gap between the most and least expensive Phuket neighborhood | About 3x (THB 175,000 vs THB 57,000 per sqm) |
| Price spread across Phuket condo neighborhoods | Very wide: budget areas cost about one-third of premium ones |
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Phuket neighborhoods in 2026 ranked by condo purchase price
This table ranks the top neighborhoods in the Phuket condo market by purchase price, from the most expensive to the most affordable.
For each neighborhood, the table includes the average price per square meter, the median property price, the starting budget, the average price for a studio condo, a one-bedroom condo, and a two-bedroom condo, the typical property type, the key advantages, the key drawbacks, and the market segment.
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| Rank | Neighborhood | Average Price per Square Meter | Median Property Price | Starting Budget | Average Price for a Studio Condo | Average Price for a One-Bedroom Condo | Average Price for a Two-Bedroom Condo | Typical Property Type | Key Pros | Key Cons | Market Segment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamala | THB 175,000 | THB 9,000,000 | THB 2,200,000 | THB 4,500,000 | THB 8,500,000 | THB 24,000,000 | Luxury sea-view condos | Strong west-coast prestige, sea-view stock, resort branding, and proven high-end demand in Phuket | Steep pricing, many outlier luxury units, and slower everyday convenience than central Phuket | Luxury |
| 2 | Kata | THB 158,000 | THB 11,100,000 | THB 2,900,000 | THB 4,000,000 | THB 5,300,000 | THB 19,900,000 | Hillside lifestyle condos | Walkable beach village feel, strong owner-use appeal, and better scenery than inland Phuket locations | Limited supply keeps prices firm, and hillside access can feel inconvenient for daily errands | Luxury |
| 3 | Nai Harn | THB 145,000 | THB 6,400,000 | THB 2,800,000 | THB 3,900,000 | THB 4,000,000 | THB 10,000,000 | Low-rise beach condos | Relaxed south-Phuket lifestyle, strong expatriate appeal, and a more residential beach environment | Smaller inventory and fewer central-city conveniences than Bang Tao or Phuket Town | Premium |
| 4 | Surin | THB 136,000 | THB 4,800,000 | THB 3,000,000 | THB 4,100,000 | THB 5,800,000 | THB 12,500,000 | Boutique resort condos | Exclusive beach reputation and low-rise resort inventory keep Surin highly desirable in Phuket | Small market, thin resale choice, and many units are holiday-oriented rather than everyday residential | Premium |
| 5 | Bang Tao | THB 131,000 | THB 6,500,000 | THB 2,600,000 | THB 3,900,000 | THB 6,500,000 | THB 21,600,000 | Mixed resort condos | Phuket's deepest premium condo market, with beach access, retail, schools, and strong rental demand | Large supply means buyers must sort carefully between average stock and genuinely premium stock | Premium |
| 6 | Laguna | THB 128,000 | THB 6,900,000 | THB 1,800,000 | THB 5,000,000 | THB 7,100,000 | THB 18,100,000 | Golf-resort condos | Integrated resort setting, strong management quality, and a well-known brand that foreign buyers recognise immediately | Some projects trade more on brand and location than on raw space value per square meter | Premium |
| 7 | Patong | THB 118,000 | THB 7,500,000 | THB 2,200,000 | THB 3,800,000 | THB 7,200,000 | THB 14,800,000 | Urban tourism condos | Phuket's strongest nightlife-and-beach rental zone, with dense amenities and year-round activity for tenants | Noise, congestion, and mixed building quality reduce appeal for anyone looking for quiet full-time living | Premium |
| 8 | Rawai | THB 92,000 | THB 6,500,000 | THB 3,600,000 | THB 4,400,000 | THB 4,900,000 | THB 10,600,000 | Low-rise lifestyle condos | Wide choice of units, strong expatriate demand, and a solid south-Phuket residential community for year-round living | Beach quality is weaker than the west coast, and stock quality varies widely between projects | Mid-Market |
| 9 | Karon | THB 86,000 | THB 8,500,000 | THB 3,300,000 | THB 3,400,000 | THB 5,100,000 | THB 15,500,000 | Resort-style family condos | Good beach access and family-friendly resort character make Karon easier than Patong for owner-occupiers | Better-quality stock commands high prices, while day-to-day local residential depth remains thinner than other areas | Mid-Market |
| 10 | Chalong | THB 85,000 | THB 6,100,000 | THB 2,400,000 | THB 3,400,000 | THB 4,100,000 | THB 8,700,000 | Mid-rise local condos | Marina access, schools, and practical everyday living make Chalong a strong choice for full-time Phuket residents | Not a classic beachfront condo market, so resale appeal is weaker compared to west-coast neighborhoods | Mid-Market |
| 11 | Wichit | THB 77,000 | THB 2,700,000 | THB 1,200,000 | THB 2,200,000 | THB 3,100,000 | THB 5,300,000 | City-access condos | Better value, hospital-and-mall access, and practical commuting appeal for people based in Phuket full-time | Less prestige and weaker beach lifestyle appeal than Phuket's west-coast condo zones | Affordable |
| 12 | Kathu | THB 57,000 | THB 2,800,000 | THB 1,350,000 | THB 2,000,000 | THB 3,300,000 | THB 5,400,000 | Compact local condos | Lowest entry pricing among Phuket's established condo areas, with good access to work zones and local services | Limited prestige, fewer premium projects, and weaker beachside appeal for buyers prioritising lifestyle | Budget |
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Key insights about condo purchase prices in Phuket
Insights
- Phuket condo pricing is extremely location-driven: Kamala costs about three times more per square meter than Kathu, even though both are on the same island. If you buy based on total price without looking at the price per square meter, you can easily misread the market.
- The Phuket two-bedroom price gap is much wider than the one-bedroom gap: in Kamala, a two-bedroom averages THB 24,000,000, but in Kathu it averages THB 5,400,000. The two-bedroom segment is where neighborhood choice matters most financially.
- Bang Tao is Phuket's broadest premium condo market, not necessarily the priciest per square meter, but it has the deepest pool of available units. This means more choice, but also more variability in quality.
- Laguna commands a Phuket price premium mostly through brand and master-planning, not through the island's highest price per square meter. Buyers pay for the integrated resort experience and the name recognition.
- Nai Harn offers a beach lifestyle closer to Kamala or Kata in feel, but at a median price of THB 6,400,000, which is meaningfully lower. For buyers who want a residential beach environment without the luxury price tag, Nai Harn is one of the clearest alternatives.
- Patong stays expensive despite mixed owner-occupier appeal, purely because rental demand is strong year-round. Buyers who do not plan to rent may be overpaying for a location premium they will not use.
- The biggest affordability break in Phuket happens between Chalong and Wichit. Below Chalong, the beach lifestyle premium disappears almost entirely, and the market shifts to everyday local-living value.
- Karon sits in an uncomfortable middle position: beach access is good, but the per-square-meter rate of THB 86,000 combined with a high median of THB 8,500,000 means buyers pay a lot for a market with thinner local demand than Bang Tao or Rawai.
- Rawai is one of the easiest Phuket areas for choice and expatriate community, but building quality varies a lot between projects. Buyers need to inspect carefully rather than buying on area reputation alone.
- Phuket's 2025 to early 2026 market stayed firm, with prices stable to rising rather than falling. Buyers who expect distressed pricing in April 2026 are likely to be disappointed across most neighborhoods.
- Kathu offers the most realistic entry point in Phuket at around THB 1,350,000, which is achievable for buyers with a limited budget. The trade-off is a complete absence of beach or prestige lifestyle.
- Wichit is one of the best value-for-convenience areas in Phuket, with access to hospitals, shopping malls, and work zones at a price per square meter of THB 77,000, roughly half of Kamala's rate.
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About our methodology
This article focuses specifically on condo purchase prices across Phuket's main neighborhoods, as of April 2026. Because Phuket does not have a single official condo-only transaction database broken down by neighborhood, the figures here are carefully triangulated estimates built from several authoritative sources.
We also believe it is important to show our reasoning. It is one of the ways we make our work solid, transparent, and rigorous, just as you will see in our real estate pack about Phuket.
First, please note that this data is updated regularly, so what you see here reflects the current values as of today.
In order to get reliable data, we applied a strict source filter. We only used authoritative, verifiable sources, not random listings or unsupported figures. More on that point below.
For each neighborhood, we aggregated the freshest condo purchase price data available. When possible, we cross-checked multiple sources to confirm the same price range. We weighted condo-only neighborhood pages more heavily than broader all-property pages, and normalized the results into one consistent view for April 2026.
This allowed us to estimate the average price per square meter and the median property price for each neighborhood.
We also calculated the starting budget, which represents the lowest realistic entry point to buy a condo in that neighborhood. This is not the cheapest possible listing, but a real, achievable floor for a standard condo purchase in Phuket.
For each condo category, we estimated an average purchase price based on local market conventions. The typical size and layout of a studio, a one-bedroom, and a two-bedroom condo can vary across Phuket's neighborhoods, so we adapted our estimates accordingly.
These estimates were not applied as one flat number across the island. They were adjusted by neighborhood and condo type to better reflect local ownership conditions and price levels.
This table should therefore be read as a structured market estimate, not as an exact guarantee of transaction prices. Honesty, quality, and rigor are at the core of our work, and they are also what you will find in our real estate pack about Phuket.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it's in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our real estate pack about Phuket, we rely on verifiable sources and a transparent methodology.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we've listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why it's authoritative | How we used it |
|---|---|---|
| C9 Hotelworks Phuket Property Market Update 2025 | C9 Hotelworks is a specialist Phuket market-research firm with island-level residential supply and pricing data covering all major submarkets. | We used it to anchor Phuket-wide condo pricing and submarket structure. We also used its Cherngtalay, Rawai, Karon, Wichit, and Sri Sunthon indicators to sense-check neighborhood positioning across the island. |
| Knight Frank Thailand Phuket Villa and Condominium Market 2024 Year-End | Knight Frank is a major global real estate consultancy with formal Thailand research coverage and consistent Phuket-specific reporting. | We used it to identify Phuket's most active condo zones and the relative price momentum by area. We also used it to cross-check which west-coast locations sit in Phuket's luxury, tourist-hotspot, and beachfront pricing tiers. |
| Bank of Thailand Residential Property Price Index | The Bank of Thailand is the Thai central bank, using mortgage-backed housing data and a published methodology that covers the whole country. | We used it to frame Thailand's latest official residential price direction into early 2026. We then kept our neighborhood estimates consistent with that broader market backdrop rather than extrapolating aggressively beyond what the data supports. |
| CBRE Phuket Overall Figures H2 2025 | CBRE is one of the world's largest real estate advisory firms and publishes regular Phuket market figures based on verified transaction and supply data. | We used it to confirm 2025 condo supply and launch conditions in Phuket. We also used it as a cross-check that the market stayed active but more selective into late 2025 and early 2026. |
| Thailand Property | Thailand Property is a large, established Thai property portal with neighborhood-level condo market insight pages covering Phuket's main areas. | We used it for median list prices, median price per square meter, and condo-only neighborhood comparisons across Phuket. We also used it to avoid mixing villa and house listings into the pricing figures. |
| Dot Property | Dot Property is a major regional property portal with large Phuket listing coverage and dedicated location pages for each main neighborhood. | We used it to cross-check average listing price per square meter and neighborhood price levels across Phuket. We also used it to test whether the Thailand Property medians were sitting too high or too low relative to actual listings. |
| PropertyScout Phuket | PropertyScout is a large Thai portal with useful unit-type averages broken down by studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom condo across Phuket neighborhoods. | We used it to build the bedroom-price columns in the main table. We then checked those averages against each neighborhood's median price and price per square meter before estimating final April 2026 levels. |
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