Koh Samui, Thailand 🇹🇭
#391
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Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$900.00
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in tourist areas |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages or Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly meals out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$40.00
$120.00
$5.00
|
Scooter rental or taxis per day |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Tours, excursions, entertainment per day |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$30.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance daily average cost |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
Usually one-time or occasional fees, averaged daily |
| Total |
$570.00
$2,260.00
$102.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
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
$2.00
Local beers are generally cheaper than imported brands.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.00
Street food and local eateries offer best prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.50
Prices consistent across major fast food chains.
per meal