Cost of Living on Koh Phangan - Remote Workers are Moving Here

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DISCLAIMER ➡️ Although my budget was more than $500 per month, others in this video said they can live on approx. 15,000 baht per month on Koh Phangan.
➠ A good life is possible for less than $500 per month on the island of Koh Phangan.
WATCH: "Working Remotely as a Digital Nomad in Koh Phangan, Thailand"
• Koh Phangan, Thailand:...
For this video we get an introduction to typical expenses on the island. Highlights include:
➠ An introductory to Koh Phangan typical expenses from special guest, Cooper János Horváth. He is the Head Chef at Orion Healing Center.
03:18 An apartment tour that costs $210/monthly by René Smit from the Netherlands.
03:45 A tour of High Life Villas: monthly rent $1700
04:15 A luxury home tour of Anaia that costs approx. $30,000 monthly. Tour hosted by owner, Michal Paulen.
06:33 Fruit smoothies at Tee's Fresh Juice Shop
07:31 Lunch at Pure Vegan Heaven
08:15 Lunch at Mama's Shake Shack with owner, Duanpen Inkong
09:18 Lunch at Orion
11:34 Ice bath 🧊 at Orion
➠ Cost estimates for insurance, scooter rental, laundry service, and entertainment.
21:03 Monthly cost of living for $450 USD
➠ ABOUT The Borderless Office - Philip Beere
I was born in Kobe, Japan. And, I attended grade school in Barcelona, Spain. These experiences planted the seed for exploration and curiosity. Now, I direct a U.S.-based marketing agency, with clients on every continent and staff from multiple countries. We advocate for remote work, autonomy, a flexible work environment, and hiring the best people based on talent - regardless of location.
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4 авг 2022

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@jmoon2012 2 года назад

I didn't know that places like this existed anymore. Thank you for the wonderful video, I learned a great deal and look forward to visiting, Bravo Philip !!

@PhilipJames360 2 года назад

Jason, you must come! You will love it. Waiting for you brother.

@rosiemroczynski8483 2 года назад

This video does not give you an accurate picture of what to expect for cost of living on KP. Philip left a lot of costs out. The chef at Orion does not live on 15,000 baht a month. Philip did not talk about visa costs , especially if you want to stay longer than 3mo, or the cost of leaving the country and returning after 3 mo or paying high amounts for more long term visa options. If you would continue to eat at the more high end places he went to in the video and were eating 2 or 3 meals a day, and then doing classes, massage, etc a few days a week and paying 8-10,000 baht a month (or more) for rent and another 500--1000 baht (or more if you use AC) for utilities, and pay for Thai phone service, you will be spending a lot more than 15,000 baht. Oh yes then there's renting a motorbike for 3000/mo. Then there is required health insurance costs for some visa options. I pay 4,500/mo for rent and utilities (no AC), eat out usually at cheaper restaurants more like Mama Koi's or Anutta (very good and inexpensive Thai food) or the Phangan Food Court, (a great choice he missed) and make most of my meals at home. I go to classes, and get massage regularly, buy gas and repairs for my motorbike. I live simply but luxuriously for 30-35,000/month. I think that is a more reasonable estimate, particularly as he is showing you more high end places to eat and stay and take classes (Orion). People staying here longer amounts of time often travel to different parts of Thailand, especially during the rainy season ,typically November into January. These are additional costs. To repeat--this video does not give you an accurate picture of what to expect for cost of living on KP.

@or4bl4 2 года назад

Despite doesn't cover a whole picture of how much it would be, cause is very hard to stimate, it shows basic information what to expect in certain areas. Also counts if you drink alcohol or take drugs, hobbies, lazada, whatever. Still I think is a fair and brief explanation of what can you find there, it gives information to people that certainly have no freaking idea what's going on in Thailand, and that's something to appreciate!

@rcsmit 2 года назад

How do you get to 30-35k if you spend 4500 for you accomodation and eat at the local restaurants? I guess a class/massage daily and maybe some party/alcohol? I lived very comfortable for 25k per month incl. travel insurance (see above)

@CooProCinematography Год назад

Chef Cooper doesn't live on 15,000 baht per month right now, BUT he did for many months. Including accommodation, food, even weekly massage. For this of course you can eat only local food or cook for yourself and you won't have a luxurious life, but a nice one ;-)

@pusitkittiteeranurak2957 2 года назад

I absolutely love this island! Thanks for breaking down the budget, many digital nomads are talking about Koh Phangan now. Looking forward to this video🤙

@sun_s9067 2 года назад

I really enjoy your episodes on Koh Phangan. Thank you...what an interesting place to be ❤️

@NN-ms3dv Год назад

this is such a helpful video. absolutely applying to my situation starting a remote work life. thank you for your effort putting this together

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

Thank you. I am happy you enjoyed this video. Exciting to hear you are starting your remote work life 💯

@anthonyscott5210 Год назад

Absolutely a great video, this is so what I want to do and experience. Thank you for showing this and letting those of us that want to drop out of the matrix that it can be done, and that it is affordable.

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

Thank you Anthony. Yes! Koh Phangan might be the perfect escape from the matrix. The simple life is a good life, and there are so many doing it on Koh Phangan. Hope you can experience it.

@Malin031 Год назад

Greetings from Sweden. Thank you for a great and awesome video !

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

Thank you Malin

@teahorseguitarstraps1856 2 года назад

Without a doubt a special place.

@geraldmcdougald7979 2 года назад

Can’t wait!

@PhilipJames360 2 года назад

G, we must catch up soon! Miss you

@ItsLivChev Год назад

Hey man great video but the music is so loud it's hard to understand what you're saying often

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

Thumping bass and loud music made audio quality a challenge.... thank you for watching.

@RafaMoonArt Год назад

Thanks for good video

@Hiberlife 7 месяцев назад

Love to have a vacation there🎉

@jekatatu8428 Год назад

you can live in New York with 400 dollars as well.... but the true is not a good life to live in thailand without money, possible as any other place but not good at all....

@AbroadInThailand Год назад

I live in Koh Samui don't visit Koh Phangan often at all but it's always just a 45-minute boat ride away if I wanna go. 🏝️

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

I think this would be my pick also if not living in Phuket. Samui would be my choice, with occasional trips to Koh Phangan.

@enough1494 Год назад

Oh my! The deeper the I dig into Tailandia, the better it gets!

@rararoma45 Год назад

Gonna be there soon! So excited 🎉 but where do you rent those 3 wheel scooters??

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

3 wheel scooter is a great idea! Much safer with all the sand on the roads. Possibly available at one of the scooter rentals by the pier.

@13hubi13 Год назад

Damn 30k per month thats insane 😅

@joefontana2270 9 месяцев назад

What is the best way to find a rental for a first time visitor there. From your prices arbnb seem high. All help is appreciated, I really like your content. Thanks for your efforts

@ReneMedia Год назад

Doubt the trend of coworkers will live long, there is barely a bungalow you can even rent now, let alone at a budget. This while most restaurants etc are empty, so long stayers actually have a negative impact on the island in the current shape. Mainly as everyone is on budget, eats and drinks cheap vegan food and not spend otherwise. Locals were desperate during covid, so they thought this was a good idea. Same with giving the russians 3 year leases they now exploit on airbnb. Unless they gonna build tons of more houses, which it seems to be, that will ruin the island as it is today. It will become another Samui. Most foreigners in the cheap areas also work without thai employees, don't pay tax, don't have a work permit. I know it sounds negative but is is truth, enjoy it while you still can.

@rockypalmer6779 10 месяцев назад

Everything depends on your lifestyle, who you know, the ambient resources available to you and finally most important of all the level of materialism you grew up with. $500 a month in Southern Thailand (approximately 2x more expensive than Northern Thailand) would be very frugal lifestyle, but doable. Here's a secret, if you're used to living in an ashram, prison or the military, you probably could survive on even less. I know people who lived on under $200 a month in America. No, they weren't homeless or on welfare (as far as I knew). They did trade for things they needed like firewood or transporation into town to buy food. Oh, and this particular person had several dogs that he fed dry kibble to in addition to having skin issues (a symptom of someone not eating well). Everything's possible, right.

@TenzDenz 9 месяцев назад

sensei cooper

@MrTyrrell86 Год назад

How do you manage to stay so long ? What visa do you use ? Seriously thinking of moving permanently, I will be in Thailand next week for Xmas & NY and will certainly spend time looking into emigrating.

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

The elite visa for now. Will possibly switch to one of the new entrepreneur visas. A slight caution about your upcoming trip; everywhere (Phuket, Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai) is overcrowded this month. It is still enjoyable, though. Hope you can make a move full-time! smart-visa.boi.go.th/smart/

@MrTyrrell86 Год назад

@The Borderless Office Thanks for the reply I'll look into them and yes I've noticed how quickly the last month or so it has picked up over there, I've reserved a few hotels for this reason. Much appreciated :)

@rickycannons9022 Год назад

@@PhilipJames360 Is Samui currently overcrowded? Why are they all so busy and when do you expect it to end?

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

@@rickycannons9022 a friend is on Samui and says it’s not so crowded compared to Phuket. Maybe things get even more crowded in general, especially with Russian and Chinese arrivals.

@user-wj7mi6cq4v 2 года назад

感覺很像是你的秘密花園～很棒的風景、你現在長住在泰國嗎？

@PhilipJames360 2 года назад

你好。是的，我住在普吉島。但我希望在沒有隔離的情況下再次訪問台灣。

@user-wj7mi6cq4v 2 года назад

@@PhilipJames360 非常期待您的到來！

@RockNRollerGNFnR Год назад

Hi all. Is there a website or online group that is recommended to find affordable monthly rental accommodation in Koh Phangan? I am looking for a 1 or 2 bedroom place, ideally close to a beach. Ideally less than or around 12 000 Baht per month. Thankful for any information about finding goof rentals.

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

Hi Morgan, René from this video is currently in Koh Phangan and has a good pulse on housing and costs. You will find his info in the comments or @rene media

@rcsmit Год назад

12k is impossible nowadays. 20-25k seems to be the new standard

@stevenwilliams1497 3 месяца назад

30 k per month Dudes smoking his socks!!😡

@ellenv7778 Год назад

Wheres thr 8500 accommodation?

@rcsmit Год назад

Jungle Huts. But they might have raised the prices...

@andreabellotti7271 Год назад

ppl should stop making those video calling Mass torist i. Koh phangan to make It like. bali Will be so sad!!!

@timkdiamond 8 месяцев назад

This is a glossed over version of Koh Phangan. I lived there for 5 years, bought land and built a successful property business. Make sure you visit first and get a real feel for the place. This is not realistic.

@PhilipJames360 8 месяцев назад

The main subject in this video is Cooper, you might know him? He is immersed in the island, its people and local community. He has lived there some years now. He is one of the realist people you’ll meet - not glossed over.

@SawItWithMyOwnEyes 2 месяца назад

No one cares that you’re ruining the place with greed and profit

@livelifewithkaykay5050 Год назад

Why tf do I live in the US. 😭 Idk but I'm officially saving up in the next year to move to Thailand. I'm visiting for 10 day in April for my birthday and I will definitely be apartment searching. Goodbye expensive us

@PhilipJames360 Год назад

It’s true. Compared to the U.S. cost of living is best in Thailand - and for me - I feel quality of life is better here. Plus it’s peaceful, less debate and friction, and more kindness. I think you won’t regret it. Happy early birthday.

@livelifewithkaykay5050 Год назад

@@PhilipJames360 thank you😊