Prices in Ko Samui. How much money do I need to stay in Ko Samui?

What are the supermarket prices in Ko Samui? Are the costs of living in Ko Samui higher than those in United States? Ko Samui - How much will it cost us for entertainment, and what are the bills to be paid in pubs and restaurants?
Read below about current costs and prices in Ko Samui: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 19 hours ago)

Currency in Thailand Thai baht (THB). For 10 US dollars you can get 344 Thai baht. For 100 US dollars you can get 3.44 thousand Thai baht. And the other way around: For 100 Thai baht you can get 2.91 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Thailand than in United States.

Food is 36% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 67%. The cost of living in Ko Samui is less than in United States by about 41%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 27%.

Are hotels expensive in Ko Samui? How much will we pay for a room in Ko Samui?

The average price of accommodation in Thailand is $51 (THB 1.75K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $24 (THB 834) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $14.4 (THB 495). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Thailand in $27 (THB 918). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $67 (THB 2.29K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $230 (THB 7.9K) in Thailand If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $607 (THB 20.9K)


Is it expensive in stores in Ko Samui? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Ko Samui? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Ko Samui, such as: chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, beef, or foreign beer (The last update: 3 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Ko Samui? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Ko Samui? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Ko Samui?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.9 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7.3 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 23 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.3 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.74 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Ko Samui, including chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, beef, or foreign beer


When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Ko Samui in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: laoPDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Malaysia.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Ko Samui

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Ko Samui

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Ko Samui

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Ko Samui

Ko Samui - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $110 ($67 - $216)

fees

$110 ($67 - $216)
by half less than in United States

Price internet $15.1 ($8.7 - $29)

internet

$15.1 ($8.7 - $29)
79% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $51 ($14.5 - $102)

jeans

$51 ($14.5 - $102)
3.7% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $378

average earnings

$378
92% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $711 ($275 - $1.61K)

renting a small apartment in the center

$711 ($275 - $1.61K)
60% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $1.07K ($727 - $2.04K)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$1.07K ($727 - $2.04K)
by half less than in United States

Price bread $1.4 ($0.83 - $2.6)

bread

$1.4 ($0.83 - $2.6)
62% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $19.4 ($9 - $58)

cheese

$19.4 ($9 - $58)
by half more than in United States

Price rice $0.68 ($0.58 - $2)

rice

$0.68 ($0.58 - $2)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.5 ($0.64 - $2.3)

tomatoes

$1.5 ($0.64 - $2.3)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.1 ($0.58 - $2)

bananas

$1.1 ($0.58 - $2)
37% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $15.1 ($11.6 - $29)

wine

$15.1 ($11.6 - $29)
Very much like in United States

Price cheap restaurant $2.9 ($1.6 - $8.7)

cheap restaurant

$2.9 ($1.6 - $8.7)
85% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $2.1 ($1.6 - $5.4)

local beer

$2.1 ($1.6 - $5.4)
64% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $2.4 ($1.3 - $3.5)

coffee

$2.4 ($1.3 - $3.5)
by half less than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.42 ($0.23 - $1.2)

bottle of water

$0.42 ($0.23 - $1.2)
80% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $7.3 ($6.4 - $8.7)

Burger King or a similar bar

$7.3 ($6.4 - $8.7)
32% is less expensive than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.74 ($0.44 - $1.3)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.74 ($0.44 - $1.3)
70% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Ko Samui

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.6 (THB 55)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.4 (THB 47)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $2.1 (THB 73)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $19.4 (THB 667)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.41 (THB 14)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $15.1 (THB 520)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.6 (THB 56)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.5 (THB 87)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $4.1 (THB 140)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $2.5 (THB 86)
  11. Apples (1kg) $3.1 (THB 108)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.7 (THB 60)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.4 (THB 50)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $0.87 (THB 30)
  15. Kilo of white rice $0.68 (THB 23)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.5 (THB 53)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.1 (THB 36)
  18. Onions (1kg) $0.95 (THB 33)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $9.2 (THB 317)

Prices In Restaurants Ko Samui

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.9 (THB 100)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $23 (THB 800)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7.3 (THB 250)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $2.1 (THB 74)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.9 (THB 100)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.74 (THB 25)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.42 (THB 14.3)
  8. Cappuccino $2.4 (THB 83)

Cost Of Living Ko Samui

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.5 (THB 50)
  2. Gasoline (1 liter) $1.2 (THB 41)
  3. Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $20.4K (THB 700K)
  4. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $711 (THB 24.4K)
  5. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $378 (THB 13K)
  6. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.24K (THB 42.5K)
  7. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $1.07K (THB 36.7K)
  8. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $110 (THB 3.77K)
  9. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $15.1 (THB 520)
  10. numb_34 $13.6 (THB 467)
  11. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $51 (THB 1.74K)
  12. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $17.4 (THB 600)
  13. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $73 (THB 2.5K)
  14. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $73 (THB 2.5K)
  15. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $25.6K (THB 879K)
  16. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $581 (THB 20K)
  17. Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $1.31K (THB 45K)
  18. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $8.43K (THB 290K)
  19. Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.31K (THB 45K)
  20. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $378 (THB 13K)
  21. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 4.4%
  22. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.5 (THB 50)
  23. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.1 (THB 37)
  24. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $13.1 (THB 450)
  25. Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $23 (THB 783)

Entertainment Costs Ko Samui

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $36 (THB 1.25K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $17.4 (THB 600)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $7.6 (THB 260)

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