Living in Koh Samui?

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It depends on what you are looking for.

 

Not having a car, motorbike or even a bicycle can make it both difficult and expensive to get about.

 

Traffic is horrendous at the moment as it is high season. Where I live, the traffic is very bad several times a day as the minibuses meet the speedboats and ferries to and from Phangan.

 

NW down to SW side of the island is quieter. Places such as  Lipa Noi and Thong Krut are very quiet.

Chaweng is the main tourist resort. Very busy, noisy bars and restaurants in the middle part. Though you can find small, cheaper resorts as you move away from the middle.

 

As others have said, better to come and spend some time first. See where you like.