Is Koh Samui a good place to retire?
Koh Samui can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.
Open the fuller city picture
Move from the overview into the factors that usually decide whether Koh Samui deserves a deeper look.
Everyday picture
Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.
Cost & Budget
Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)
estimated
$2,378
Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)
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$1,883
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- Housing
- $999
- Utilities
- $60
- Food
- $355
- Transportation
- $469
Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)
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$2,720
Estimated 1BR Rent
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$1,000
Cost Pressure
estimated
Good
Healthcare Access
city
Excellent
Hospitals Nearby
city
10
Primary Care Access
city
Very Poor
Pharmacy Convenience
city
Excellent
Quality of Life
Safety
estimated
3.1 / 5 · Fair
Violent Crime Level
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Low Violent Crime
Property Crime Level
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Moderate Property Crime
Climate Comfort
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4 / 5 · Very Good
Summer Heat
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4.7 / 5 · Excellent
Winter Comfort
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4.2 / 5 · Very Good
Air Quality
estimated
4.3 / 5 · Excellent
Walkability
city
0.7 / 5 · Very Poor
Internet Speed
city
239 Mbps