Island in Satun, Thailand
Cost of living in Koh Lipe
How much a month costs in Koh Lipe
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,340–2,030 (฿45,000–68,000).
Prices in Koh Lipe
Typical 2026 ranges in THB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | THB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ฿400–800 | $12–24 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ฿1,500–4,000 | $45–119 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ฿80–150 | $2.4–4.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ฿400–900 | $12–27 |
| Cappuccino | ฿80–140 | $2.4–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ฿100–200 | $3–6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ฿300–600 | $8.9–17.9 |
Value for money: 55/100
A value score of 55/100 means Koh Lipe gives more quality of life per dollar than 54% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 63/100. It's the 25th most affordable of 32 places we cover in Thailand.
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Cost of living across Thailand
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sukhothai | $656–1,040 | 96/100 |
| Udon Thani | $715–1,130 | 93/100 |
| Ayutthaya | $834–1,250 | 86/100 |
| Kanchanaburi | $834–1,250 | 87/100 |
| Hat Yai | $834–1,250 | 82/100 |
| Pai | $834–1,340 | 86/100 |
| Chiang Rai | $894–1,430 | 78/100 |
| Khao Yai | $954–1,490 | 78/100 |
| Khao Sok | $954–1,490 | 77/100 |
| Chiang Mai | $1,040–1,490 | 75/100 |
| Jomtien | $1,070–1,730 | 72/100 |
| Pattaya | $1,130–1,790 | 59/100 |
| Koh Lanta | $1,130–1,850 | 65/100 |
| Koh Chang | $1,190–1,850 | 64/100 |
| Krabi | $1,190–1,940 | 62/100 |
| Koh Tao | $1,190–1,940 | 63/100 |
| Khao Lak | $1,250–1,940 | 60/100 |
| Koh Samet | $1,250–1,940 | 61/100 |
| Koh Kood | $1,250–2,030 | 60/100 |
| Koh Phangan | $1,250–2,090 | 57/100 |
| Hua Hin | $1,250–2,090 | 58/100 |
| Railay | $1,250–2,090 | 60/100 |
| Koh Lipe | $1,340–2,030 | 55/100 |
| Bangkok | $1,340–2,090 | 54/100 |
| Rawai | $1,430–2,240 | 53/100 |
| Patong | $1,430–2,320 | 38/100 |
| Phuket | $1,490–2,380 | 48/100 |
| Koh Samui | $1,490–2,380 | 45/100 |
| Koh Phi Phi | $1,490–2,380 | 45/100 |
| Kata Beach | $1,490–2,380 | 48/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Koh Lipe
Similar safety, lower cost, in Southeast Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Vietnam | $578–963 |
| Phong Nha | Vietnam | $539–848 |
| Sukhothai | Thailand | $656–1,040 |
| Ninh Binh | Vietnam | $539–925 |
| Mount Bromo | Indonesia | $503–783 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Koh Lipe?
About $745–1,010 on a lean budget, $1,340–2,030 for a comfortable month and $2,830–5,070 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Koh Lipe?
A local meal is ฿80–150 ($2.4–4.5); a mid-range restaurant is ฿400–900 ($12–27) per person.
Is Thailand expensive?
Prices in Thailand are about 31% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Tarutao National Marine Park (DNP)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Satun
- Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.