Island in Phang Nga, Thailand
Cost of living in Koh Yao Noi
How much a month costs in Koh Yao Noi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,070–1,730 (฿36,000–58,000).
Prices in Koh Yao Noi
Typical 2026 ranges in THB, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | THB | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ฿350–700 | $10–21 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ฿1,200–3,500 | $36–104 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ฿70–130 | $2.1–3.9 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ฿250–600 | $7.5–17.9 |
| Cappuccino | ฿70–130 | $2.1–3.9 |
| 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: 72/100
A value score of 72/100 means Koh Yao Noi gives more quality of life per dollar than 71% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 66/100. It's the 13th 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 |
| Koh Yao Noi | $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 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 Yao Noi
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 Yao Noi?
About $596–834 on a lean budget, $1,070–1,730 for a comfortable month and $2,380–4,170 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Koh Yao Noi?
A local meal is ฿70–130 ($2.1–3.9); a mid-range restaurant is ฿250–600 ($7.5–17.9) 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
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Phang Nga
- Phuket International Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Bangkok Hospital Phuket
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.