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Koh Samui prices, money & costs

Typical price ranges for food, drinks, transport, ferries, SIM cards and entry fees, plus cash vs card, ATM fees, tipping and bargaining. Ranges come from the sources named in each guide.

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  1. ATM withdrawal fee for foreign cards250–350 per withdrawal (Visa/UnionPay/JCB 250, Mastercard 350; Krungsri Visa counter withdrawal 200)Read guide
  2. Accommodation price bands (context only, no recommendations)guesthouse/bungalow 350-1,200; mid-range hotel 2,000-5,000; luxury resort 6,000+ per nightRead guide
  3. Ang Thong National Marine Park entrance fee300 adult / 150 child (foreigners); 50/25 Thai nationalsRead guide
  4. Bargaining / haggling normsBargaining is expected at markets and street stalls (souvenirs, clothes) and when hiring taxis without meters - but NOT in malls, supermarkets…Read guide
  5. Beer and drinks60-180 per beerRead guide
  6. Cash vs card - what to expectCards (Visa/Mastercard) work at hotels, malls, supermarkets, bigger restaurants and in ride-hailing apps. Cash is needed for street food, markets…Read guide
  7. CurrencyThailand's currency is the Thai Baht (THB, symbol ฿). Pay in baht; foreign currencies are not officially accepted. Indicative rate in 2026: 100 THB…Read guide
  8. Ferry, mainland (Donsak/Surat Thani) to Koh Samui, foot passengerabout 80-350 one wayRead guide
  9. Indicative daily travel budgetabout 1,200-2,100 (budget) / higher for mid-rangeRead guide
  10. Local Thai restaurant meal120-300 per personRead guide
  11. Ride-hailing apps (Grab/Bolt)80-400 per tripRead guide
  12. Scooter rental (125cc automatic)140-350 per day; 900-1,800 per week; 2,000-4,000 per monthRead guide
  13. Songthaew (shared pickup truck) fareabout 20-150 per person per tripRead guide
  14. Street food meal60-150 per dish/mealRead guide
  15. Taxi (street taxi)200-500 per trip within main areasRead guide
  16. Temple entry (Big Buddha, Wat Plai Laem etc.)free (donations 20-100 optional)Read guide
  17. Tipping normsRead guide
  18. Tourist SIM card299-1,199 depending on validityRead guide
  19. Western / international restaurant meal200-500 per personRead guide

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