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

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeComfortable
🏠 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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