Nearby water
Gulf of Thailand; conditions vary by beach
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Koh Samui
View on Google MapsIsland living: compare Bo Phut, Maenam and Maret by school, hospital and home journeys. Check rainy-day access, water, electricity charges and pet terms.
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- Koh Samui · island coast
fallix · 2012 · CC0 1.0
City budget
Rent, school, transport and insurance in one household plan. All inputs can be adjusted.
Calculate costsListings in this cityNational rules
Compare DTV, family, employment and retirement routes. DTV has eligibility, financial and per-stay limits; it does not replace authorization for local employment.
Documents and entry CLIMATE & HOME
What the seasons feel like
A daily mean includes the night. It is not a heat ceiling: individual days can be much hotter.
NASA POWER: modeled outdoor relative humidity, roughly 50 km grid. Not an apartment sensor or a particular day’s weather. 2001–2020 · Data
NASA POWER · 2001–2020. Temperature is a daily mean, not a daytime high. Climate, not a forecast. A model grid cell, not an urban station. Terrain and neighbourhoods can differ.
Koh Samui · long-term climate, not a forecast
Warmest month · daily mean29.2°C
Coldest month · daily mean26.8°C
Winter comfortVentilation & A/C
Jan26.8°C daily mean80% outdoors · NASA model4.4 mm rainfall / day
Housing: questions before signing
For this city’s climate, focus on cooling, moisture and rain.
- Does each bedroom have air conditioning, when was it cleaned, and is it noisy overnight?
- Is electricity paid to the utility or the landlord? What per-kWh rate is written in the lease?
- Any musty smell, mould or leaks? Request video of cupboards and ceilings after rain.
- Do opening windows have screens, where does rainwater drain, and how is laundry dried in the wet season?
Wildlife: what to consider
Household & sanitation
Not “harmless”, but no alarmismCockroaches: kitchens, bathrooms, gaps and food storage. A household sanitation issue, not a claim that every home is infested.
SourceDisease vectors
Species, season and local conditions matterAedes mosquitoes: dengue transmission can occur year-round, with rainy-season peaks. Risk is not identical across neighborhoods.
SourceVenomous & dangerous
Presence does not mean frequent encountersSome snakes; flooding can increase contact with people. Do not try to catch them yourself.
SourceSamui specifically: box jellyfish were documented in 2014–2015 field observations. This is not today’s forecast; check the actual beach warnings. DMCR
City encounter frequency is not quantified: no percentages or frequent/rare rating is available. Inspect the property, screens, drains, waste, standing water and seasonal warnings. Sources of differing dates checked 12 September 2026; categories can overlap.
Your household budget
Your family and routines
Citizenship and purpose are saved with your profile; this calculator does not determine visa eligibility. Check route conditions separately. Conditions
Who's coming
Adults
2
Children
1
Child 1
Housing & bedrooms
Bedrooms, excluding living room
2
Suggested bedrooms: 2. Adults in pairs; children under 8 can share, older children follow your room preference. A planning suggestion, not a legal rule.
Transport & pets
Cats
0
Dogs
0
Resources for this city
FazWaz Koh Samui
Housing in Bo Phut, Maenam, Maret and other island areas.
What to verify
Check road access, water, electricity charges and pet rules.
Koh Working
Coworking, meeting rooms and team spaces.
What to verify
A community is described, but the next open meetup is not confirmed.
About this directory
Checked 12 September 2026: platform pages, not individual listings or participants. Active Facebook groups and Telegram chats are not yet verified; no invented links. Our own projects are non-clickable previews.
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Koh Samui: what goes into a family living budget?
Example for two adults and a seven-year-old: a two-bedroom rental, private school and public transport. These are editorial assumptions, not verified prices. Deposits, relocation, vehicle purchase and taxes are excluded.
- Koh Samui: 4,777 USD/month: housing 1,242 USD, groceries 858 USD, utilities 182 USD, education 1,000 USD. The remainder covers transport, insurance, leisure and reserve.
What is different about this city?
Island living: compare Bo Phut, Maenam and Maret by school, hospital and home journeys. Check rainy-day access, water, electricity charges and pet terms.
- Nearby water: Gulf of Thailand; conditions vary by beach
Where should residence planning start?
Compare DTV, family, employment and retirement routes. DTV has eligibility, financial and per-stay limits; it does not replace authorization for local employment.
What should families with children consider in this country?
In Bangkok and Phuket, check school buses, admission fees and waiting lists. In Chiang Mai, account for seasonal air pollution.
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Visas by citizenship
Separate guides cover verified differences. Your purpose and application location also matter.