Travel budget and cost of living in Koh Phangan (Thailand) how much does a trip cost?

Koh Phangan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Koh Phangan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Koh Phangan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Koh Phangan compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Koh Phangan in 2024 is 50% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Koh Phangan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Koh Phangan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Koh Phangan

Lunch

$ 3.2/person
($ 1.5 to $ 6.8)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 34)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6.4/person
($ 5.5 to $ 8.1)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.1 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Koh Phangan

1-star hotel

$ 67/night
($ 19 to $ 436)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 54/night
($ 10 to $ 546)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157

3-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 17 to $ 735)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 229

4-star hotel

$ 199/night
($ 38 to $ 1358)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 302/night
($ 70 to $ 1128)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 482

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 10 to $ 378)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 275/month
($ 21 to $ 1449)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 108/month
($ 16 to $ 747)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 212

Cottage or guest house

$ 73/month
($ 17 to $ 540)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 296/month
($ 31 to $ 1425)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Koh Phangan

Milk

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.9)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 2.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 1.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.6)

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87% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.4
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Koh Phangan

Bus ticket

$ 2/ticket
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.9/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.7
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Car hire

$ 29/24hrs
($ 21 to $ 70)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Koh Phangan

Cinema

$ 4.1/ticket
($ 4.1 to $ 9.5)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 8.1/hr
( $ 8.1)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Koh Phangan

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 28
($ 14 to $ 96)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 27
($ 14 to $ 41)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Bangkok

$ 699
(fair price: $ 536)

Melbourne → Bangkok

$ 672
(fair price: $ 542)

Los Angeles → Bangkok

$ 1014
(fair price: $ 912)

New York City → Bangkok

$ 1106
(fair price: $ 974)

London → Bangkok

$ 793
(fair price: $ 663)

Manchester → Bangkok

$ 835
(fair price: $ 723)