Cost of Living in Koh Lanta
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Koh Lanta, Thailand
Average Monthly Cost
$2,050
per month
Budget
$800
Mid-Range
$1,264
Comfortable
$2,340
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $520 | $650 | $900 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $150 | $210 | $720 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $154 | $220 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $800 | $1,264 | $2,340 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$900/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$650/mo
Hostel$12/night
Airbnb$1100/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$18
Weekly Groceries$45
Coffee$2.5
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$220
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo
How Koh Lanta Compares
+50%
vs Asia
average
+16%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇹🇭Koh Lanta$2,050/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Koh Lanta
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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