There is a wide range of rental properties on Koh Samui to suit every budget, the availability expand soon after tourism was introduced. They range from low cost 1 room bungalows (3,000 - 15,000 Baht per month) to the luxury villas (40,000 - 120,000+). Regardless of where you stay, Koh Samui has something for everyone, with most of the amenities and services people in the West have come to rely on combined with a tropical lifestyle.
Rental prices are higher than on the mainland, but still affordable when compared to other similar islands in the region. For those searching for a bargain, many of the lower priced accommodations are not advertised in newspapers and estate agent offices, and will require a bit of leg work, reading the public notice boards at the supermarkets is a good place to start.
Along with a growing expatriate community come all the clubs and organisations you would expect to find in comparable areas like Phuket and Pattaya. There is an endless supply of great international and Thai restaurants, many with foreign owners, speaking English, French, German and Italian, and with the Thai nationals being used to dealing with foreigners most speak acceptable English.
