--- title: How to Live Like a King in Thailand with a Fraction of Your Budget. description: "Work from a beach? It's possible! 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[By - Roland Treichel,](https://www.workationscout.de/blog/author/roland-treichel) May 23, 2024 ![](https://www.workationscout.de/hubfs/Koh%20Samui%201_Easy-Resize.com.jpg) From thrilling adventures to tranquil escapes, Thailand's got it all – and I'm here to show you how to make the most of every moment. Living in Thailand is not only comfortable and convenient, but also incredibly affordable. You can live like a king with a fraction of your budget and have more money and time to spend on the things you love. Let’s immerse in daily life and have a glance at the local prices: 💵 A single person's estimated monthly costs are around 525 € without rent. 🌡  You’ll enjoy warm temperatures all year long (25 to 35 °C). 📗 It's easy to get in touch with locals, just smile, be friendly and learn some basic Thai phrases.     The morning view from our guesthouse apartment in Koh Samui.   - ![Samui Interior 1_Easy-Resize.com](https://www.workationscout.de/hs-fs/hubfs/Samui%20Interior%201_Easy-Resize.com.jpg?width=2048&height=1536&name=Samui%20Interior%201_Easy-Resize.com.jpg)   Most digital nomads choose to stay in a Thai little house of 50 sqm with 1 floor, 2 bedrooms, and a beautiful garden. The venue costs around 500€ per month. BUT….to give you a tip, if you prefer in a Hotel or a guesthouse, there is almost no price difference. Here you would pay around 540€ per month.   ![Koh Samui 1_Easy-Resize.com](https://www.workationscout.de/hs-fs/hubfs/Koh%20Samui%201_Easy-Resize.com.jpg?width=940&height=627&name=Koh%20Samui%201_Easy-Resize.com.jpg)   And what about the food? Thailand is famous for its delicious and diverse cuisine, which you can enjoy at a very low cost. You don’t have to cook at home unless you want to. Nearly everybody goes out for lunch and dinner, and you have plenty of options to choose from.    Street food is a vibrant and incredibly affordable option. You can find stalls and carts selling all kinds of dishes, such as pad Thai, green curry, papaya salad, fried rice, noodles, soups, and more. You can also find snacks, desserts, and drinks, such as spring rolls, mango sticky rice, coconut ice cream, or Thai iced tea. The street food is fresh, tasty, and cheap. You can have a filling meal for as little as 1€ to 3€.   Restaurants are another great option to enjoy Thai cuisine. You can find restaurants that serve seafood dishes, international cuisine, and Thai specialities. You can also find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or halal options if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences. The restaurants are clean, comfortable, and friendly. You can have a 3-course meal for around 10€.   - ![Bangkok 3](https://www.workationscout.de/hs-fs/hubfs/Bangkok%203.jpg?width=843&height=562&name=Bangkok%203.jpg)   Eating out in Thailand is not only convenient and affordable, but also delicious and healthy. You can try new flavors, discover new dishes, and enjoy the local culture and hospitality. You can choose the accommodation and the food options that suit you best and enjoy the quality and variety of the Thai lifestyle.   Stay tuned for the next post! I will tell you how to make the most of your time and experience in Thailand. You will be amazed by what this country has to offer you.   # WorkationScout is here to help you 😀 setting up everything you need: from talking to your company to finding the perfect location and handling all the paperwork. 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