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About Surat Thani

Surat Thani is a laid-back gateway to southern Thailand, great for digital nomads who want low costs, easygoing vibes, and access to islands like Koh Samui and Koh Phangan 🌴💻 Cafés and local markets add charm, while the city offers a quieter, less touristy base than bigger hubs. Good for remote work if you don’t need a buzzing expat scene.

Regions

Through the year

Best in February (69) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 49 mm Feb: 58 mm Mar: 69 mm Apr: 145 mm May: 204 mm Jun: 153 mm Jul: 198 mm Aug: 188 mm Sep: 231 mm Oct: 316 mm Nov: 351 mm Dec: 148 mm Jan: 30°C / 22°C Feb: 32°C / 22°C Mar: 34°C / 23°C Apr: 34°C / 24°C May: 33°C / 25°C Jun: 33°C / 24°C Jul: 32°C / 24°C Aug: 32°C / 24°C Sep: 31°C / 24°C Oct: 30°C / 23°C Nov: 29°C / 23°C Dec: 29°C / 23°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.7
Internet Speed 7.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7
Safety 7.6
Weather 4.8
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Nomad Friendly 5.4
Female Friendly 7.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Surat Thani
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $152.82 per month
Coffee $1.53 per cup
Beer $1.83 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.53 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $18.34 per month
Mobile Plan $7.64 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $18.34 per month
Coworking Space $106.97 per month

Other cities in Thailand

Other cities in Thailand
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chiang Mai $2,041 7.9 Compare
2 Bangkok $2,263 7.8 Compare
3 Phuket $2,245 7.3 Compare
4 Koh Phangan $2,513 7.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Koh Samui TH Thailand $2,163 6.9 Compare
2 Koh Tao TH Thailand $1,336 5.9 Compare
3 Ranong TH Thailand $1,447 5.8 Compare
4 Koh Phangan TH Thailand $2,513 7.1 Compare

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