Koh Samui: Comfortable Studio Budget (2026)
~42,400 THB/month
≈ $1,178 USD · Gulf island balance of beach life and infrastructure, with ferry-logistics premiums.
Monthly breakdown
| Rent (studio condo) | 13,000 THB |
| Food & leisure (comfortable) | 23,000 THB |
| Utilities + fiber internet | 3,600 THB |
| Transport | 2,800 THB |
| Total | 42,400 THB |
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Estimates as of August 2026. Actual costs vary by exact area, building age and personal habits. Educational information.