Cost of Living Comparison Between Bangkok and Koh Samui 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Koh Samui is 5.3% lower than in Bangkok (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Koh Samui is 5.2% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Rent Prices in Koh Samui are 4.9% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Restaurant Prices in Koh Samui are 4.4% higher than in Bangkok | |
| Groceries Prices in Koh Samui are 1.6% lower than in Bangkok | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Koh Samui is 41.6% lower than in Bangkok | |
Restaurants | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,000.00 ฿ | 1,000.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 ฿ | 280.00 ฿ | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 80.00 ฿ | 80.00 ฿ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 145.00 ฿ | 115.00 ฿ | -20.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 85.85 ฿ | 76.43 ฿ | -11.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 22.54 ฿ | 23.05 ฿ | +2.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 8.90 ฿ | 12.61 ฿ | +41.7 % |
Markets | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 248.12 ฿ | 210.41 ฿ | -15.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 39.64 ฿ | 48.54 ฿ | +22.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 21.18 ฿ | 20.17 ฿ | -4.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 72.53 ฿ | 73.94 ฿ | +2.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 278.41 ฿ | 289.08 ฿ | +3.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 44.93 ฿ | 37.27 ฿ | -17.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 140.45 ฿ | 172.40 ฿ | +22.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 51.56 ฿ | 47.20 ฿ | -8.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 25.60 ฿ | 17.07 ฿ | -33.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 33.11 ฿ | 33.08 ฿ | -0.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 28.29 ฿ | 28.38 ฿ | +0.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 23.57 ฿ | 22.14 ฿ | -6.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 21.53 ฿ | 21.09 ฿ | -2.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 43.02 ฿ | 32.33 ฿ | -24.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 16.88 ฿ | 14.83 ฿ | -12.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 600.00 ฿ | 560.00 ฿ | -6.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 59.70 ฿ | 54.64 ฿ | -8.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 111.18 ฿ | 65.00 ฿ | -41.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 150.00 ฿ | 140.00 ฿ | -6.7 % |
Transportation | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 40.00 ฿ | 50.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,200.00 ฿ | 1,500.00 ฿ | +25.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 ฿ | 100.00 ฿ | +185.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 64.37 ฿ | 56.33 ฿ | -12.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 200.00 ฿ | 450.00 ฿ | +125.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 150.67 ฿ | 162.16 ฿ | +7.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,200,000.00 ฿ | 900,000.00 ฿ | -25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 925,735.29 ฿ | 879,000.00 ฿ | -5.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,980.54 ฿ | 3,579.55 ฿ | +20.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 433.47 ฿ | 444.19 ฿ | +2.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 531.01 ฿ | 602.33 ฿ | +13.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,760.03 ฿ | 1,000.00 ฿ | -43.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 341.72 ฿ | 600.00 ฿ | +75.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 ฿ | 230.00 ฿ | -8.0 % |
Childcare | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 19,260.71 ฿ | 21,500.00 ฿ | +11.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 427,142.86 ฿ | 327,500.00 ฿ | -23.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,927.57 ฿ | 1,700.00 ฿ | -11.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,258.64 ฿ | 1,048.75 ฿ | -16.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,363.96 ฿ | 2,633.33 ฿ | -21.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 3,037.50 ฿ | 2,750.00 ฿ | -9.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 22,105.26 ฿ | 22,631.58 ฿ | +2.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 10,852.50 ฿ | 12,196.73 ฿ | +12.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 62,306.82 ฿ | 46,000.00 ฿ | -26.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 27,555.25 ฿ | 36,000.00 ฿ | +30.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 17,925.91 ฿ | 6,038.65 ฿ | -66.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 8,343.67 ฿ | 4,180.60 ฿ | -49.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bangkok Edit |
Koh Samui Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 26,634.52 ฿ | 14,750.00 ฿ | -44.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.81 | 5.33 | -8.2 % |
| Last update: | 20 May 2025 | 6 May 2025 | |
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