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Cost of Living in Koh Samui
Budget living: $550-700/month. Mid-range: $1,000-1,500/month. Comfortable single: $1,500-2,500/month. Scooter essential.
Monthly Total
$1,635
$28,613
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$633
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$33
Based on a typical expat lifestyle: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 1/14/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$633
$11,078
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$182
$3,185
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$196
$3,430
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$210
$3,675
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$198
$3,465
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$100
$1,750
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$45
$788
Monthly Total
$1,635
$28,613
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Living in Koh Samui
Koh Samui sits between Phuket and mainland pricing. Fisherman's Village (Bophut) most popular expat area. Strong wellness industry means yoga/wellness services widely available.
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