Live on Koh Lanta
Live
Your long-stay guide to Koh Lanta.
At a glance
What does it cost to live here?
| Item | Budget | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| Shared villa / guesthouse (budget) | ฿9,000 | — |
| Private villa (mid-range) | — | ฿22,000 |
| Luxury villa | on request | on request |
| Food — eating local | ฿6,000 | — |
| Food — mixed local/Western | — | ฿12,000 |
| Scooter rental | ฿2,500 | ฿3,000 |
| SIM card + data | ฿400 | ฿600 |
| Coworking — Monkey Business day pass | on request | on request |
| Coworking — monthly membership | — | ฿4,500 |
| Fitness / yoga | ฿1,000 | ฿2,500 |
| Total — budget | ฿18,900 | — |
| Total — comfortable | — | ฿44,600 |
Work from Monkey Business on Long Beach — from ฿300/day. See coworking options →
Settling in for the long stay — visas, healthcare, schools and renting on Koh Lanta.
| Area | Long Beach (Phra-Ae) | Klong Nin | Kantiang Bay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe | Lively but laid-back | Relaxed, mid-island | Secluded & scenic |
| Best for | Nomads & first-timers | Couples & slow travel | Getting away from it all |
| Beach quality | Long, soft sand | Beautiful, quieter | Stunning, dramatic |
| Restaurants & bars | Excellent, varied | Good, smaller scene | Limited but lovely |
| Coworking | Monkey Business + cafés | Cafés only | Minimal |
| Nightlife | Beach bars, low-key | A few chilled bars | Very quiet |
| Distance to Saladan | 10–15 min | 25–30 min | 40–45 min |
Good to know
Long-stay FAQs
Can I live on Koh Lanta long-term?
Yes — plenty of people do, mostly on long-stay villa or apartment rentals during the high season, with some staying year-round through the green season.
Is the internet good enough to work?
On Long Beach and around Saladan, yes. Fibre is widely available and coworking spaces offer reliable backups.