Cost of Living in Koh Samui, Thailand
Thailand · Southeast Asia
Monthly budget from $654 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$654
/mo
Standard
$1,253
/mo
Comfort
$2,418
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $330 | $178 | $48 | $98 | $654/mo |
| Standard | $622 | $325 | $98 | $208 | $1,253/mo |
| Comfort | $1,270 | $525 | $198 | $425 | $2,418/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Tropical island with luxury resorts, Full Moon Party at Koh Phangan, and laid-back expat lifestyle
Internet: 38 Mbps
Safety: 3.9/5
Nomad score: 3.9/5