Living in Koh Samui
Complete expat guide for Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand. Cost of living, housing, banking, and local insights.
December 20256 min readKoh Samui
About Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a premium cost destination in southern Thailand, known for islands, beaches, resorts, digital-nomads. With an expat-friendly score of 8/10 and digital nomad score of 7/10, it's a great choice for expats.
Best For
island life
beaches
resort living
Expat Guides for Koh Samui
Quick Facts
Cost Level
premium
Expat Friendly
8/10
DN Score
7/10
Region
southern
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Koh Samui?▼
Koh Samui is a premium cost destination. Single expats typically spend between ฿50,000-100,000 per month depending on lifestyle.
Is Koh Samui good for expats?▼
With an expat-friendly score of 8/10, Koh Samui is very welcoming to expats. It's known for islands and beaches.