Cost of Living on Koh Phangan, Thailand

Cost of Living on Koh Phangan
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A question I get asked a lot is, “How much does it cost to live there?” In this video, I’ll give you my monthly budget for living on the beach on Koh Phangan, my favorite island in Thailand. I’ll also try to give you a quick look at what your lifestyle will be like. Keep in mind, this budget is based on living there for a single month. I was paying rent based on nightly rates during the high season rather than a lease. I wasn’t really trying to watch my eating budget either. I would eat some cheap meals but I also dined at some of the nicest restaurants on the island. LivingOverseas.TV will be releasing a full-length video about the best islands to live on in Thailand so please subscribe.

[@itsryanwilkes]

I absolutely love this island! Thanks for breaking down the budget. I would love to know what the cheapest you think you could live there comfortably for would be? Would 1000 a month be doable??

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It really depends on your level of comfort and if you can do without western food. Alcohol can add up too. I have many friends living well below $1,000 USD per month. You can get a one-room bungalow for as little as $150 per month and a decent Thai meal can be purchased for $3 if you bring your own drink. There's plenty of free things to do on the island so it can be fairly cheap. I hope that helps.

[@itsryanwilkes]

@@LivingOverseasTV that's awesome! Thanks =)

[@monicag6715]

Hi--Where was the place you rented for $560 beachfront bungalow? It includes private bathroom and kitchen not shared? Thank You.

[@Somedayilllearn]

I love that you always break everything down and give a wonderful idea of how it would actually be to visit long term or live in all of these different places!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks, I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@IdanzkiY]

Koh Phangan is one of the places that is on my travel list! I like how you have a breakdown on costs as it would give viewers esp travellers idea on budgeting! good job!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks, Jordan. I'm glad you found the video helpful. There's a lot more videos about Koh Phangan available in our Thailand playlist and more to come soon.

[@DrewEtherton]

Love this channel. Great information for someone thinking of living in Koh Phangan. It comes off very professional as well

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Drew Etherton, Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@lostintravels5583]

This channel is so good for people who is scared of going to places, they could learn a lot from you!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks. I'm hoping to do a video in the future to help people get over the fear of traveling to places outside of their comfort zone.

[@Familytravelgo]

So cool to see the breakdown on price! Looks like a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful nature!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It's a great place to enjoy nature. The sea in front of you and the jungle behind you.

[@Emolino98768]

Thank you for the complete information and prices! I intend to go traveling as you show in the vídeo. 👏👏👏🎉🎉

[@FahidaandTheHeretic]

great productions! looking forward to going through more of your videos. we've subscribed!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos too.

[@jimmytmccabe]

Your videos are superior, pristine/upbeat delivery, concise and informative. Six stars!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks for the positive encouragement. I'm glad you find the videos helpful.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Great video! Koh Phangan looks like such a beautiful place. I love how close you are to the beach and it's nice to see how quiet that beach is. My worry with Thailand was always that it was so busy but I guess that's just with certain parts. The grocery store look so cute! I love fresh produce :)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

You can find some very quiet places on Koh Phangan, even during hi-season. There's only one large grocery store on the island and a good night market.

[@LaurenLivingstone]

Wow what an amazing island! I have always wanted to travel there! Working in coffee shops in amazing places is the dream!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

There are lots of great coffee shops to work from. Thanks for watching.

[@InTheLoopTravel]

OMG. That looks so serene. Thanks so much for the breakdown. I am busily compiling destos that I will consider for my "next phase" wjich most certainly will include periods of ex-pat living.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Good luck on your next phase! Expat living is addictive. :)

[@AndreaMedin]

This is wonderful! I almost want to go there and live 😍😍 I subscribed, beautiful 😍

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It's an amazing place to live. I'm back again for the next six months. Thanks for subscribing.

[@SevenCinematics]

Thanks for sharing! Really usefull information!!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks. I have been enjoying your videos too. Especially the drone footage.

[@RealtorCalin]

This place is incredible ! I would love to explore it! The water is just amazing

[@LivingOverseasTV]

I hope you get a chance to visit the island. It is amazing with so much to explore. Thanks for watching.

[@MatthieuPesesse]

Great footage and very useful video. Thanks for sharing ;-)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks Matthieu, and thanks for subscribing.

[@ZainProductionPK]

very beautiful place, great documentary and review beautiful Thailand

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks for your support.

[@SolesTraveling]

Your bungalo looks amazing. Everything looks so affordable and amazing.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It's a very affordable place but very rustic too.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@FourFriendsOneWorld]

It looks so relaxing. You say working many times at the start, but I looks more like a paradise away from work. You are on a winner, living and working like that. Don't tell everyone or they will raise the prices ;p Thanks for sharing. Keep travel vlogging. Adventure is better shared with friends!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

I'm sure you know how much work it is to create these videos. Thanks for the comment. I'll be checking out your channel today.

[@MackMateCom]

Nice information video looks fantastic there thanks buddy

[@LivingOverseasTV]

You are very welcome!

[@TimetoFly1979]

Hi mr we were just there a few days ago I’m in Koh Samui from today I love thailand like your video

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks, Ray. I hope you enjoyed your time on Phangan.

[@AdventureEverywhere]

"It's cool right now, about 78 degrees" hahaha. I wish that's how warm it was when it's cool where we live (midwest USA). The fish skewers looked delicious.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

I lived in the midwest for a while so I know what you're talking about. Now I've grown accustomed to living in the tropics. The breeze of the water does make it feel cooler.

[@Zewanderingfrogs]

I could definitely see us chilling out there. What a view, would make it hard to concentrate :)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

I must admit, while living on that beach, I didn't get as much work done as I do living 5 minutes away. It was way to easy to get sidetracked.

[@BossChronicles]

Great series ! Please continue I just visited south east Asia for the first time recently it was a growing experience for me I learned there is life outside the USA and I have options if I ever decided to move and leave my life here behind!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Shawn, I'm glad you are getting a chance to explore the world. What was your favorite place in SE Asia?

[@BossChronicles]

i visited Jakarta and Bali i really enjoyed both city's i plan to continue to explore SE ASIA on my next trip :) @@LivingOverseasTV

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Awesome. I haven't visited Jakarta yet.

[@NomadicGear]

I still haven't been there, we only went to the Southern islands: Ko Phi Phi, Lanta, and Phuket. Good job!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks! I hope you get a chance to visit Phangan.

[@acprod6946]

Very beautiful video from thailand, good job

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thank you and Thanks for watching.

[@DoglinsShadow]

Amazing. I can't wait to go

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment.

[@abstractcrew7924]

Great video! Like your style ;)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@NomadicBuff]

that looks like absolute PARADISE!!!! to live that close to the beach, to have all those places to hike and snorkel.... so jealous right now

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It's an amazing place to live although I now live 5 minutes away from the beach.

[@cultureatz]

Nice place to live and the coffee shops look nice. Looks like a tough stressful life lol. I could go for a coconut drink right now. Cheap for sure but I am surprised the rent is that high compared to the rest.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Living on the beach is always more expensive, especially during high season and without a lease. Now I'm living 5 minutes from the water and have a nicer place for $270 per month during the low season and it will go up to $420 per month in January.

[@cultureatz]

@@LivingOverseasTV wow, 5 min away is huge difference, esp low season. Thanks for the reply!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

You're welcome :)

[@VoiceOfThe]

This is my aim to live here or Bali for six months (November - April) of the year and spend the Summer (May - October) in Greece. Just finances is what’s stopping me... I’m not sure how I would sustain a life. My gut is telling me this is where I belong, not in England. I know that much. It’s just frustrating knowing what you want, but not having any idea of how to achieve it. 🤔

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Music - The Voice Of The Soul, Keep dreaming and watching videos. Hold on to the dream and I think eventually things will fall into place. That's how it worked for me. Good luck!

[@ArtackePictures]

great video - I like all the vegetarian dishes in Thailand :)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks. Glad you liked the video.

[@myfamilytravelzone3936]

That is probably the most attractive working place I have ever seen, and I must say that it is a great idea for less than 1500 dollars to live in such a situation. Of course with family, it would cost more, but for vacation, it looks great.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Family living here is not much more but the lack of good international schools makes other places more attractive for families. Thanks for watching.

[@PureAlbania]

Hi. Thanks for the informative video. We will be in Koh Phangan in one month and we are super excited! Where can we find the free yoga classes you mentioned in the video? Thank you

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Free yoga is usually offered right after new teachers finish their teacher training. I would check with Samma Karuna. Also you can check out the "Koh Phangan Conscious Community" group on facebook. Namaste.

[@markledesma3251]

living by the beach is awesome

[@LivingOverseasTV]

I agree. I'm currently living 5 minutes away from the beach in a much nicer and cheaper place but miss living on the beach. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@JediMasterZanetti]

Nice video.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Many many thanks

[@jimmytaekoh-phaghan87]

Nice one 👍

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thank you!

[@tseringholiday]

Looks amazing 😉 Just feel like jumping there for a month or so. What is the complete address of this place if i somehow wanna rents a Bungalow like this? Just a few meters from the beach, looks amazing!

[@hakanjonasson1715]

so many who work on a vacation in thailand, they are well indispensable at their job👍skilled ha ha

[@JetLagWarriors]

how long have you been living in Thailand for?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

I have been living there on and off for almost two years. It has been my home base while exploring Southeast Asia.

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

I'd like to hear about visa runs from there. Do any expat ever do that as a group? Are there ethical exists who'd be willing to show a newbie looking to relocate, around? Or anyone looking for roommates to split the cost of living?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Phoenix, Yes to all of your questions. I would suggest joining some of the Koh Phangan Facebook groups. The best is probably "koh phangan conscious community" Here is the link: facebook.com/groups/KohPhanganCC/ You can do a search within the group and find many posts and conversations, especially about visa runs.

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

@@LivingOverseasTV Thanks mate! Sadly, or happily for me, I don't use Facebook so I'll have to figure out some other way to connect I'm afraid :/ Thanks for bothering to put those links up though and Happy Holidays to ya! :)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Happy holidays to you too.

[@mrLoftladder]

thought this sounded ideal until I read of the "full/black moon" beach parties.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

There are definitely two sides to the island. The southern, party side and the northern, conscious community. Other parts of the island are void of both of the previously mentioned groups. Don't let the "full/black moon" beach parties keep you from visiting. It just draws the young partiers to one spot on the island and away from the other beaches.

[@NatashaTang]

I passed by here but stayed in Koh Tao! I miss those coconuts!

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Koh Tao is very nice too. I hope you get a chance to visit Phangan. I eat a coconut every day.

[@spennyboi89]

Natasha Tang wondering the name of this village ? Any hep very grateful .

[@NatashaTang]

It's on Koh Phangan :)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It is Sri Thanu Village, also sometimes spelled Srithanu.

[@joehackenstuff4648]

Thank you for this video. I am giving this some serious thought now. Just wondering a few things that maybe you can help me with? is it possible to have internet in your bungalow? and how would i go about arranging a reservation there? and is there a long sandy beach on the island? something long enough to run on? also i have heard the sun is something to be avoided for long periods of time. Is that true?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Great questions Joe. Internet is available almost everywhere and included with the price at many bungalows. You can make reservations on agoda.com, bookings.com, and airbnb.com. During high season reservations are highly recommended. During low season, you can often get a good deal just stopping by in person. Haad Yao Beach would be my choice for running but there are other nice running beaches too. Here is a link to my video about Haad Yao: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4KYm6OVjrSEa5Y Most people that live here avoid the beach during the hottest part of the day unless they are trying to get a tan. I paddleboard 3 or 4 times a week and hike but usually before 10am or after 4pm when it starts cooling off. It’s an amazing island and certainly worth a visit.

[@spennyboi89]

Hey there just wondering the name of this town on koh phangan island ?

[@caroprie267]

And the name of the beach?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Sri Thanu is the name of the village and Haad Chao Phao is the beach.

[@travelwebsitetranslator5929]

Hi...I am looking for a Yoga/Meditation Teacher job on Koh Phangan...am also a Digital Marketer... do you maybe have any idea where I could try and apply? Maybe you can recommend some yoga/wellness/holistic centres...thanks a lot. Om and Namasté :)

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Our island is a yoga mecca. There are many schools but also many yoga teachers. I think it is very unlikely that you can get yoga teaching job without being here. There is probably a little more demand for meditation leaders. Your best opportunity is to establish yourself here in the community and when teachers leave for visa runs or low-season trips, start subbing while they are away. Teachers often extend their trips or don't return and if you are subbing for them at the time, you may retain the job. I know teachers that have gotten in this way. This is the same for Bali and Costa Rica. Namaste.

[@travelwebsitetranslator5929]

@@LivingOverseasTV Thanks a lot.

[@DiDie43]

great video. if someone had more questions can they contact u through email or anything?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Please ask questions here if you think others may be interested in the answers. You can also reach me by email at [e-mail] and subscribe to this channel and watch the Thailand playlist. I'll be adding a lot more videos about Koh Phangan in the near future.

[@jimmyknight1625]

6 dollars on gas ?

[@boatswainsm8]

How do the locals feel about all of us "westerner" types being there. There are a lot of us white folks there...lol. I assume this makes prices go up as well???

[@LivingOverseasTV]

boatswainsm8, They are grateful for us being there because it drives up the economy. Businesses are hurting now due to COVID and the Thai business owners can't wait for the tourist to come back. I'm sure there are some people that don't care for the tourists but the only complaints I ever hear are when foreigners don't observe cultural boundaries such as wearing a bikini into a restaurant in town or improper behavior at temples. Yes, we drive prices up at prime tourist spots but there are usually affordable options around too.

[@boatswainsm8]

@@LivingOverseasTV love the videos, they're very informative!

[@gdhse3]

Glad I could say I live cheaper in Arizona with a paid-off house.

[@rhondarose8180]

that is soooo high for rent there

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Hi Rhonda. That rent price is based on a nightly rate at a place on the beach during high season. Currently, I have a 6-month lease at a place in a great location that's a 10-minute walk from the beach and I pay $270 per month. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@mander0505]

@cloudzinmyizeTip from a traveller: hello, There are beautiful small resorts around the island and most of them you will find on any booking engine. I usually only book only 2-3 days as once on the island you will find & choose what suites you. For instance there are beach, mountain and forest resorts with very price friendly alternatives if you choose a thai style bungalow. I got a hill side bungalow 300 meters from the beach for 600-800 bath with air con some years ago. You might start with looking in to the alternatives that are close to the yoga retreat ( Ask them for tips!). Be aware of roads that demand driving skills. ( very steep & high rising on some distances!).

[@monicag6715]

Where is this $270/month? Private bath and kitchen?

[@nikolino1435]

Your math does not fit.. 6$ for gas? That like 200 baht ~ 7L for entire month Do you even drive bike?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Nikolino, The island is very small and for the first 3 months, I spent most of my time around Srithanu village. I could have easily gotten by on a bicycle if it wasn't so hot. Most rides were less than 5 minutes. I did do some exploring and that was included in my budget. Just make sure to fill up at the gas station on the middle road where the fuel is cheap.

[@nikolino1435]

Living Overseas TV yeah i know Phangan better than my own city so that’s not problem. Spend lots of time there but i do explore island all time. Each day i pass 30-40km at least so for me it’s way more than 200b monthly for gasoline. Baan tai is my place to be near markets and central location to go around.

[@TheJourneyest2016]

Looks pretty cheap to live in Thailand my wifes brother lived there for a year and said it was pretty cheap

[@LivingOverseasTV]

It is very affordable. My budget is much higher than it needs to be since I change locations each month. The adventure and culture are the best parts, even better than the low costs. Overall, a great value.

[@meditationbreath]

WHERE'S THAT FAV CHICKEN PLACE?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Paul Fernhout, The chicken place in the video is right in front of Pure Vegan in Srithanu but I don't think it's as good as it once was. Let me know what you think if you try it.

[@ljubisamilenkovic4503]

And you were on spending spree on that budget, it can eassily be under 1000$ for month.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Ljubisa Milenkovic, I agree. You can easily get by for under $1,000 per month.

[@JuanCarlosMH]

Plastic straws on those coconuts?

[@JuanCarlosMH]

and what about that mango shake?

[@LivingOverseasTV]

@@JuanCarlosMH The island is making a lot of progress with reducing plastic. My favorite fruit stand now offers drinks in a glass with bamboo straws. 7-11 only will give out plastic bags by request.

[@LivingOverseasTV]

Thanks for keeping us aware!

[@harryrocco7591]

Szz.

[@bettymurphygrumpus8899]

2:27 ahhhhhhhhhrgg

[@jimmyknight1625]

Thought the same, what a mug

[@pg618]

I'm glad I went there back in the 1980s I would hate to be there today with all these so-called open-minded international decadent hippies that are in fact very close minded.

[@dcgallin]

Sorry but you don't sound exactly very open minded while judging a whole generation from afar...

[@equalmindd581]

One too many white people for me

[@birdseyeview5294]

Great informative videos