Koh Samui travel budget

Koh Samui: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Koh Samui

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Koh Samui for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 33 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 5.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 764* (26348 ฿)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 61 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 1803* (62202 ฿)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 137 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3462* (119434 ฿)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Koh Samui compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Koh Samui in 2024 is 38% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Koh Samui in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Koh Samui by expense type

Restaurant budget in Koh Samui

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Koh Samui is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.9/person
($ 1.6 to $ 8.7)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 8.7 to $ 44)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
($ 5.8 to $ 12)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.7 to $ 3.8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 3.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Koh Samui

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Koh Samui is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 14 to $ 515)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 56/night
($ 10 to $ 454)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 15 to $ 438)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 35 to $ 1401)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 361/night
($ 83 to $ 1355)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 12 to $ 374)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 297/month
($ 15 to $ 1459)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 97/month
($ 16 to $ 394)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 97/month
($ 27 to $ 369)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 328/month
($ 33 to $ 1467)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Koh Samui

On average, the price of supermarket food in Koh Samui is 49% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 5.8)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 4.3)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 7.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 8.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 3.2)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.5/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.6)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Koh Samui

On average, the price of transport in Koh Samui is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.1/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.9
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 29/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 70)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Koh Samui

On average, budget for leisure activities in Koh Samui is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.5/ticket
($ 5.8 to $ 11)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
( $ 18)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Koh Samui

On average, shopping budget in Koh Samui is 27% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4/pack
($ 2.9 to $ 5.1)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 30 to $ 102)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
($ 15 to $ 44)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Koh Samui
Melbourne → Koh Samui
Melbourne → Koh Samui
$ 679
(fair price: $ 577)
Sydney → Koh Samui
Sydney → Koh Samui
Sydney → Koh Samui
$ 716
(fair price: $ 605)
London → Koh Samui
London → Koh Samui
London → Koh Samui
$ 1081
(fair price: $ 963)
Manchester → Koh Samui
Manchester → Koh Samui
Manchester → Koh Samui
$ 1146
(fair price: $ 1016)
Dublin → Koh Samui
Dublin → Koh Samui
Dublin → Koh Samui
$ 1012
(fair price: $ 875)
Auckland → Koh Samui
Auckland → Koh Samui
Auckland → Koh Samui
$ 1046
(fair price: $ 872)

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About this information on the cost of living in Koh Samui

The information about the cost of living in Koh Samui shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Koh Samui was updated on 12-11-2024.

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