What I Spend in a Week in KOH PHANGAN, THAILAND (2025)

[@JooseTheNomad]

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[@VirtousStoic]

Overpriced. At the end of the day it's a beach. Tons of beaches worldwide. Sure sub 2500 is still a bargain for a paradise. But I don't like overpaying. A taco for 7$ on an island, when it's almost like street food is just the locals price gouging foriegners But to each their own, love ur channel and content anyway Anyway my q is, what are good sites or app for finding short them accommodation month to month in kuala lampoor malaysia besides airbnb. Stuff only the locals know

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@VirtousStoic Haha yeah it's a bit pricey for me coming from Bali but still tgis island is very special and unique. It's not just the beaches here but everything else! Thanks a lot! For KL, I'm not sure I just used Airbnb but yeah there must be something else too, good luck🙏🏽

[@VirtousStoic]

@@JooseTheNomad ty brother for the reply I am honored. Wishing you happiness and blessings

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@VirtousStoic thanks you too🙏🏽

[@Stephenuk-zc3xo]

The ice bath is supposed to be really good for us according to wim hof

[@Jack_the_rider]

Your videos are soo professionally made that sometimes I get mad on KZbin for not pushing your content to millions of people.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Hahah nice thanks so much man🙏🏽

[@ForLegalReasonsThisIsAJoke1]

I got recommended this channel yesterday

[@justinpianetti]

Great video as always! Was fun catching up with you! 👊🏽

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks bro! It was, hope to see you again in Bali😉

[@maltepruser]

Planning to go to Koh Phangan at the start of April - Your videos have helped a lot!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Glad to hear man! Enjoy your trip🙏🏽

[@onurkiyici]

OOh Joose it's been long time i didnt watch your video ! I miss Koh Phangan sooo much ! Hope to see you next year in Thailand !

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks for watching now haha🙏🏽 It's a beautiful island! Enjoy next year!

[@MrKerr321]

Thank you so much brother! I love how you communicate! How you break down prices, and speak if perfect. I hope we can meet some time in Da nang,Bali, or Thailand! Great vids💚

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrKerr321 Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@Investmentpunk1]

Hi Joose, I really enjoy your content. Your videos and instagram pictures always look so perfect and high quality. Can you make a short tutorial on how you create your content. Which cameras do you use? Which software for video / photo editing? Which microphone do you use? etc. Would really appreaciate it :) thx

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! I'm in process of making a full guide about all that stuff and so much more, it's gonna be paid tho

[@Investmentpunk1]

@@JooseTheNomad Even better than just a short tutorial. You will have one paying customer for sure :) Can you give a rough estimate when you will drop that course? In 1 week, 1 month, 1 year .. ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@Investmentpunk1 Thanks so much! Hopefully during the Q4 this year🙏🏽

[@funschatz1]

Great video. That looks like a fantastic week of life.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! Yeah it's really nice life here😊

[@SpirituallySelfish]

This is super helpful - thank you! I've been in KPG for 4 months at the beginning of this year and planning to come in a few months and I'm discovering so much new through your videos! Question - what did you use for the sim card for $8/month??? I was with AIS and it was like 800baht to top up, 3 times higher!! XD

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SpirituallySelfish Nice! I topup at 7-11 :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SpirituallySelfish and I think TRUE was the providor

[@SpirituallySelfish]

@@JooseTheNomad thanks so much for sharing!! 😊🙏🏼

[@nyxdoc2801]

Awesome video. Thanks and love from Iran 🇮🇷

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@jayden7489]

Found your channel a few days ago. Really enjoy the content !

[@CarlTravels]

I was paying $600 per week in Australia for a studio 1/3 the size of that. So not bad!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haha yeah it's expensive here but still cheap compared to that😅

[@orcunka1248]

Great thanks. I will be there at 29th of April..

[@JooseTheNomad]

Nice enjoy🙏🏽

[@InJouHande]

I'm going 23rd of May🎉

[@16sawas16]

Hi. Thanks for the informative video 😊 would you mind to share the best platform to look for accommodation there(except booking and arbnb? Maybe some local ones? Thanks again ☺️

[@det_daniel]

I want to start working outside of europe but my job is extremely dependent on online meetings (preferably not in coworking spaces or cafes). I am considering Canggu, Bali but also open to Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia or Thailand. In your experience, is it durable to live in any of these locations and have a job with alot of online meetings? ☺

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah it's possible for sure! I'd say Thailand has the most fast and reliable wifi but also in Bali it works well enough to not really have problems :) I'd not recommend Philippines tho as on the islands the wifi might be a problem for lots of meetings. Hope you get to try couple of places and find one you love😊🙏🏽

[@InvestedAdventure]

Great video as always!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man🙏🏽

[@LukinoH]

Great overview man!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@rugilecibulskaite9260]

Hi, what gear do you use for filming? Amazing colours! By the way - thank you for all the recommendations - Koh Phangan is amazing:)

[@JooseTheNomad]

Iphone 15 pro with DJI Mic :) My pleasure, yeah it's very nice island!

[@TheBoondocker]

Thanks Joose! Seems like was worth it to pay a little more than Canggu for a more relaxed vibe with no traffic.

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah in that way it is🙏🏽 Canggu is still my favorite for long-term tho!

[@MrMediterrano]

@@JooseTheNomadTBH I don’t understand how u can like Changgu if u like swimming and tranquility (because in one of your videos u complained about how busy Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui was) because Changgu (as well as the whole stretch of coast from Kuta to there):is anything but tranquil. Also u can hardly anywhere swim there due to reef currents and waves. The sea is brown due to the fine brown sand and the waves. And every 1-2 km, untreated sewage is flowing into the sea. Many people (who swallow sea water) get sick because of the bacteria in the water. It’s anyway comparing apple with pear. IMHO would be more appropriate to compare Chaweng Beach with Changgu.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrMediterrano Point is that Canggu is the only place that is really nice long term because of the food, gyms, padel, people, etc. But yes I love spending few months in places like Koh Phangan every year

[@MrMediterrano]

@@JooseTheNomad IMHO from the reasons u have mentioned, only people is a valid one, as Bali and esp. the areas between Changgu and Seminyak has a lot of nomads staying long-term as well as many expats permanently living there. For me, however, that area gets de qualified even for a short stay because for me it’s totally unacceptable to be in Asia by the sea without being able to swim to your heart’s content. In your opinion, which of the other four is best for a long-stay, Phuket, Koh Samui, Da Nang or Nha Trang? Pls answer from the perspective of a single guy and also from the perspective of a couple. Many thx.

[@praffuljain1950]

Hi! Really love your videos. Great info! Also wanted to ask , how is the weather there. Heard its going to really be hot in April

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! I've never been here in April so not sure, but right now it's not too hot :)

[@Throneproperty_th]

Welcome to Thailand, Awesome video!!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@larsstougaard7097]

Very useful to get a breakdown of costs and see where all the money went 💰🥗🌅

[@lorentz1babe]

The food looks amazing!🌱😊

[@JooseTheNomad]

It's pretty good here😋

[@ValexWarzone]

Hi joose! I want to start making content like you, so i want to ask how do you organize your schedule to know when to record and then spend time enjoying the travel

[@elsegreve9455]

When i go to thailand we normally eat in what we Call “ the hold in the Wall “” very good thaifood , very Local Never Got sick. It look like you go more to modern cafe ( except nightmarked) did they not have very local small family places in this area?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah they have all kind of local places :)

[@caitlynjaay]

What do you need to rent a scooter?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@caitlynjaay Money

[@caitlynjaay]

@@JooseTheNomad hahah I don’t need a special drivers license? My drivers license is expired, will I still be able to rent?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@caitlynjaay usually they don't ask much in the rentals but would be good to have an international driving licence of course

[@MichaelTabi-fp7wg]

Great video! What is the name of the Airbnb? Where did you rent the scooter?

[@travelwithtariq]

Amazing. Highly valuable videos in terms of information

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks, great to hear🙏🏽

[@piloadami_]

Hey Joose, could you share the monthly or weekly price for: -home broadband -water -council tax/sewage -the occasional taxi ride (15min) thank you

[@MrArikan]

Informative video! I will be there for full moon party next month! Why not make a video about the full moon party? Thanks 🤙🏻

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks! Next one is next week Sunday, not sure if I'll go, will see🙏🏽

[@MrArikan]

@@JooseTheNomad great! I will go to the one on April 23. Lmk if you wanna go ! I will be traveling solo

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrArikan I'm not gonna be here anymore that time, but enjoy🙏🏽

[@MrArikan]

@@JooseTheNomad thank you brother. Keep up the good work! 🤙🏻

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@MrArikan thanks bro🙏🏽

[@Auf_dem_Sonnendeck]

Great video, Joose! My impression is that you prefer Koh Phangan over Bali and Vietnam?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thank you! I'd not say I prefer it. All these places are different and I love them for different reasons😊

[@Destinavigator]

👋🏼 Small struggling Travel Channel here. I love your content, thanks for this great video! You inspire me to keep grinding my channel, maby one day I’ll grow as big as you 🥲

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man! It's about always learning and improving. And analyzing other channels on what works well and what not, good luck🙏🏽

[@merveeayn]

After seeing this video, I decided to visit Ko Phangan for a month then Bali for a month as a solo female expat. Which area is best/safe to stay? I am on the more nature/relax side.

[@JooseTheNomad]

I talked about the areas in the next video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5nQamV_r6eYp9ksi=0OP_E80eoCTlxdvr

[@merveeayn]

@@JooseTheNomad Thank you!

[@merveeayn]

@@JooseTheNomad Hi again, one more question: I don't have a bike license, is it possible to use grab there?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@merveeayn no there's no Grab :/

[@Jack_the_rider]

Btw how much time you stay at one place before moving to another and also what's next on your list?

[@JooseTheNomad]

1-2 months while away from Bali! Next going to Da Nang again😊

[@ecomseoacademy906]

@@JooseTheNomadI’ll be in Da Nang end of May 😁

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ecomseoacademy906 enjoy🙏🏽

[@SuperBayara]

I'm confused. Why do I feel like I watched this video a week ago but it was uploaded 6hrs ago. Love your content

[@JooseTheNomad]

My last video was filmed the same week as I was gathering the footage for this one so there was some days that were the same haha🙏🏽 Thanks!

[@HangTheBankers1]

Cheers for the vid. A lot more expensive than I thought it would be.

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure! What was more than you expected or just everything?

[@TheRealNik.]

You can get almost everything for much less than in that video if you‘re not after the fancy vegan/freelancer/touristy places. For example, the average price for a coconut if you buy it on a market or a regular place would be around 40-50 Baht, which is ~$1.30, so almost half as much as he‘s paying. You can pretty much decide what your priorities are and then get the same kind of experience in different price levels

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@TheRealNik. Well it's probably nicer to sit down in a nice beach bar to relax and sip a coconut while watching sunset than in the market😄 But you're right!

[@TheRealNik.]

@@JooseTheNomad Of course it is, therefore I‘m not saying it‘s not worth it, but just that it’s a matter of personal priorities. If you‘d, for example, bring a beer from 7-11 to the beach instead of getting it on the bar, you‘d easily save 50%+. It‘s all a matter of convenience and the budget you travel on. Enjoyed your video, just wanted to add this for people who might got surprised by the high cost and encourage them that it’s also possible in a different way :)

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@TheRealNik. yeah I also tried to mention in the video that things can be done more cheaply😊🙏🏽

[@pandzior2801]

Can you make a video on how to look for remote jobs?

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

Shout out to Joose for replying to my message I am now on KP and the lady in my hostel said she met you and he is a cool guy😎 she informed me he is from Finland 🇫🇮

[@JooseTheNomad]

Hahaha nice🙏🏽 enjoy the paradise😊🌴

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

thank you so much for the inspiration :)@@JooseTheNomad

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@sonminorimitsuu2838 my pleasure🙏🏽

[@juergenschubert3247]

What sichte Name/place you stayed there. Wanna also book in okt when I come along. Looks good.

[@Starbetarot1234]

What is the name of the place/hotel/apartment you rented, your video is very helpful

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Phangan island so beautiful beach 😮🤗😊🫰❤️🏖🏝🌴🎉🎊

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yees indeed😍

[@Jon55034]

Hi Joose, what are your favorite destinations do far? Bali, Da Nang? (And Chiang mai best community in Thailand?)

[@JooseTheNomad]

Bali, Da Nang, Koh Phangan, Siargao!:)

[@traveller2478]

Thanks for the work. Thanks for Financial Transparancy. Thinge Global... Act local. It is important.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@traveller2478 you're welcome🙏🏽

[@nordicexpat]

Just came back from Samui and spend 4 days in hospital with some heavy infection🙈✌️cheers from Sweden

[@JooseTheNomad]

Ohhh, sorry to hear😵 What happened?

[@nordicexpat]

@@JooseTheNomad no idea, got a huge swelling, high fever. Still recovering. In the snowy north❄️. You are still over there?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@nordicexpat huh, that's crazy! Get better soon bro🙏🏽 I just came to Samui yesterday!

[@davidjoseph8909]

Where should I go right now - Bali or koh phangan for a month?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Depends what you want! But it's sunny season on Koh Phangan now and still rainy in Bali

[@tobiasmeyer1766]

hey, what is the name from that Apartment you got there ? thanks :)

[@realsickgirl]

that three legged bastard on the beach is a true legend! That Muay Thai fight was fixed :D

[@DaveDC-ow1rh]

Hi, Do you know any local reliable driver looking for being a tour guide in Bali (Indo)? And do you know any in Krabi (Thai) If so, how can I reach out to them? Thank you and keep up with the really nicely edited videos and information 👏

[@JooseTheNomad]

Here's the contact(Whatsapp) for the driver we used in Ubud, Bali: [phone] For Krabi I don't know any. Thanks so much🙏🏽

[@iront03]

How do you manage your taxes?

[@JooseTheNomad]

I havd company in Finland :)

[@NomadTev]

Awesome video! I would love to know if you have any other job except for KZbin? How many hours a day do you work?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Thanks man! I made video anout it earlier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6urk3qNjdyUqsUsi=wmASDAoPFfnsTjy2 Used to work 0-30hrs / week on my remote job. Just quit that tho to focus fully on KZbin😬

[@baziz3172]

What camera do you use for filming?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Iphone 15 pro!

[@omundaca]

Did you have any issues eating out? getting sick?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Never got sick there!

[@JooseTheNomad]

But I also didn't really eat street food lr stuff that might be more risky

[@omundaca]

@@JooseTheNomad Thanks!

[@5pam_musubi]

Do you think Siargao is comparable to Ko Phangan? Can Siargao be the next Ko Phangan?

[@JooseTheNomad]

It's quite different! I love both places. Siargao is smaller and there's surfing, that's the biggest difference. It's also more spiritual here in Koh Phangan and of course two different countries, so different culture!

[@5pam_musubi]

I've only experienced Siargao so far and I loved it. I will try checking out Ko Phangan as well@@JooseTheNomad

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@5pam_musubi I'm sure you'll love it here then too!

[@gaiasposito]

Do you recommend visiting in August? I know its the rainy season in Thailand, but I heard this island specifically isn't too bad. What do you think? :)

[@bighand1530]

Tomorrow is August.

[@Matadores93]

I want come to phuket alone how can i meet new friends ??

[@TomSchirnhofer]

What do you do for living besides youtube?

[@JooseTheNomad]

I made video about it earlier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6urk3qNjdyUqsUsi=KqAYKfiay0_Cce4f

[@karliskaltigins4814]

simple, if Joose post , i watch

[@JooseTheNomad]

Haha nice man, I appreciate it🙏🏽

[@stilu2012]

What visa did you apply to stay for so long?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Just used the visa on arrival and then extended in the immigration for the second month :)

[@evgeniiauter9890]

You sound so sad living in a paradise. Cheer up! Thanks for the amazing content!

[@bighand1530]

Jesus offers the ultimate paradise.

[@hussainalmomen3234]

IS it okay to drive a motorcycle without a license in ko pha ngan ?

[@JooseTheNomad]

What I can say that I have spent 3 months there and not once someone asked for my licence

[@roygoad2870]

Just to let you know, some of those prices you are paying are more than double what you can pay for in the Pattaya area!

[@JooseTheNomad]

I would rather pay double here tbh😄

[@stilu2012]

544 dollars including accomodation?

[@neo_saaid]

Thanks 💯

[@JooseTheNomad]

My pleasure🙏🏽

[@inox9094]

Nice to see ❤

[@JooseTheNomad]

I'm glad😊🙏🏽

[@gavinwiener]

Even more expensive than Phuket in the high season from what it seems

[@JooseTheNomad]

Pretty much the same I guess

[@johnmarlon6916]

So Boracay or Koh Phangan?

[@JooseTheNomad]

Koh Phangan 100%!

[@johnmarlon6916]

I knew it!@@JooseTheNomad

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@johnmarlon6916 If you'd ask Siargao or Koh Phangan it wouldn't be that simple tho😉

[@johnmarlon6916]

I'm gonna stop asking questions.

[@ZephyrCrypto]

Crazy how expensive it is there now!!

[@JooseTheNomad]

You think so?🤔

[@ZephyrCrypto]

@@JooseTheNomad Yep... it used to be super cheap.

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@ZephyrCrypto it still can be!

[@dhawaljain3837]

Come to India buddy 😊

[@Havefaithtoday]

Imagine getting house near the beach ⛱️

[@JooseTheNomad]

That's the dream!

[@TattoodGringo]

Grayse?????

[@aaaa25642]

Seems little bit expensive for most of the nomads. But if you can afford that, that's fine

[@JooseTheNomad]

Yeah it's not the cheapest.. but also possible to live hefe more cheaply!

[@jdedad]

Your paying tourist holiday prices no way to live like that long term rent should be less than $500 a month not a week

[@JooseTheNomad]

High season on a small island and staying 2 months in a modern & nice place. Easy to say should be something but there is nothing😂

[@misterabroad123]

You overpaid bro. All islands that foreigners know by name are overcharged. In south Phuket, I paid $400/mo for a studio apartment, $85/mo for motorbike, $28/mo for a gym during low season

[@JooseTheNomad]

Nope, I didnt overpay :) I got what I paid for. Of course I could go to a place where I stay under $500/month during low season but I don't want to do that😄

[@crypticcomputing604]

I don't think he did. You're talking about the opportunity to find cheaper, but there's all kinds of prices in Thai.

[@misterabroad123]

@@JooseTheNomad oh i see, you're quite the baller 😎 what's your job?

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@misterabroad123 if my lifestyle is being "baller" what do you call the guys buying lambos and stuff?😂

[@DAN-bc5ev]

What job do you actually do? Or are you rich enough that you dont need to work?

[@JooseTheNomad]

I made video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6urk3qNjdyUqsUsi=AbWJFrM8hLfYRj3E

[@leonidasse]

My grandma would keep telling me never to trust someone with narrow lips and/or one that cannot pronounce the “sh” sound 🤣

[@JooseTheNomad]

What?😂

[@leonidasse]

@@JooseTheNomad you need an explanasyon? ;D nice editing btw good job

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@leonidasse thanks!

[@kaichia1088]

Can’t afford it

[@Havefaithtoday]

Bro is living 😅

[@JooseTheNomad]

Why not?🙏🏽

[@SpicyRightWing]

But you're spending a lot on things you don't really need could easily knock $70 off a week

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@SpicyRightWing sure!

[@halflifeTV]

4:34 tHuRsTdaY

[@JooseTheNomad]

🙈

[@donniesilver4270]

DEKADENZ lässt grüssen ... 😉

[@georgekb8491]

💔 P r o m o S M

[@bighand1530]

John 3:16-21.

[@meme-hz8hu]

wwooowww u spend some serious money the prices that u pay are over 80% to much to funny

[@JooseTheNomad]

80% compared to what?😄

[@meme-hz8hu]

when i was there for 1 year @@JooseTheNomad

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@meme-hz8hu when was that?

[@meme-hz8hu]

4 months ago @@JooseTheNomad

[@JooseTheNomad]

@@meme-hz8hu it was low season but still I wonder what did you do here for 20% of the cost😂

[@RobinRamp]

No to mutch a rich hipster life

[@JooseTheNomad]

😄

[@magnumfunnels6165]

Wow! Everything is so expensive in Koh Phangan! Very pricey there! 😮

[@JooseTheNomad]

You think so? It still feels pretty good, mostly the accommodation was diffucult to find anything good price now🤔

[@ManMan-or3mz]

Songkran Festival 13-15 April