Koh Samui, Thailand
👥 50K
Purchasing Power vs. US
Your dollar goes 247% further
Price Comparison
big mac
$4.3525% cheaper
budget hotel
$20.00
cinema
$5.2568% cheaper
coca cola
$0.5574% cheaper
iphone
$1099.0010% more
latte
$2.6051% cheaper
luxury hotel
$350.00
mcmeal
$4.0061% cheaper
About Koh Samui
Koh Samui is a well-established tropical island destination with excellent digital nomad infrastructure, reliable high-speed internet, and a thriving expat community across its beaches and town centers. The island offers an attractive cost of living, stunning beaches, and vibrant nightlife, though the monsoon season can be challenging and infrastructure is spread across multiple beach areas rather than concentrated in one walkable zone. Practical living is streamlined with modern amenities, international healthcare, and easy visa processes, making it ideal for those seeking a balanced lifestyle between work and tropical leisure.
Tropical climate with hot, humid weather year-round; monsoon season (Oct-Nov) brings heavy rainReliable 4G/5G internet infrastructure with fiber options in main areasLarge, established expat and digital nomad community with abundant coworking spacesSpread-out geography across multiple beaches; less walkable than urban areas but easily navigable by motorbikeExceptional Thai and international food scene with both street food and upscale diningWorld-famous nightlife including clubs, beach bars, and entertainment venuesMultiple coworking spaces and cafes with strong nomad networking cultureGenerally safe for tourists and expats; petty theft possible in crowded areas