Lean long-stay
฿30,000
per month
Inland studio, scooter, Thai food
เกาะสมุย · Gulf islands · Island living
Koh Samui costs around ฿46,500 per month for a comfortable single person (about ฿1,530 per day); groceries and utilities run higher than the mainland.
A full island economy with a private hospital, international schools and an airport — island prices apply to everything imported.
| Category | Per month (THB) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bedroom) | ฿18,000 | 39% |
| Utilities & internet | ฿3,400 | 7% |
| Food & groceries | ฿12,000 | 26% |
| Transport | ฿3,600 | 8% |
| Healthcare & insurance | ฿2,600 | 6% |
| Leisure & fitness | ฿4,800 | 10% |
| Visa, SIM & misc | ฿2,100 | 5% |
| Total per month | ฿46,500 | 100% |
Inland studio, scooter, Thai food
1BR with pool, car rental part-time
Sea-view villa, school fees extra
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Build my Koh Samui budgetFigures are editorial median estimates for 2026 in Thai baht and will vary by season, neighbourhood and lifestyle. Always verify visa and healthcare requirements with official sources.