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Koh Phangan, Thailand 🇹🇭
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Nomad Score:
68%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$180.00
$650.00
$30.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in guesthouses or bungalows |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$1.50
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$300.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$70.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for scooter rental and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$350.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for tours, nightlife, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.00
$120.00
$2.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance coverage |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average cost for visa extensions and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$475.00
$1,790.00
$66.50
|
Cost Profile Definitions:
Local Resident: Lives permanently in the city with local housing and lifestyle.
Digital Nomad: Mid-term stay (1-6 months) with furnished accommodation and expat lifestyle.
Tourist: Short-term visit (1-14 days) with hotels and tourist activities.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.80
Local beers are widely available and affordable.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Street food and local eateries offer best prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
Includes international fast food chains and local equivalents.
per meal