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Koh Tao, Thailand 🇹🇭
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Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$180.00
$650.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM/data packages available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly meals out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Scooter rentals or taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$150.00
$15.00
|
Includes diving, tours, nightlife |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.00
$120.00
$0.00
|
Usually travel insurance purchased separately |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees vary, often one-time or multiple months |
| Total |
$475.00
$1,890.00
$87.00
|
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. Near the beach and popular dive spots can be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops charge more; local cafes offer cheaper options around $1.
per cup