rwing93 Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I'm sure this question has come up in the past. Coming to Thailand next year for a long term visit. Not sure if I want to stay in Koh Samui or Phuket. My biggest concern is the price on rentals. Is there a big difference in rental prices between the two locations or are they about the same? Can I live in either location for about the same price each month or will one be more exspensive than the other. All help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaroni man Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 By vertue of size Phucket has running cost that the smaller Samui island does not. By its close location to the mainland and Bangkok Phucket offers savings the Samui does not match. Food, entertainment are on par price wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullynagardy Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 Samui is hopelessly expensive, Phuket not much better. Both tourist traps full of annoying russian and aussie tourists. Id go elsewhere if i was you 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) Samui is hopelessly expensive, Phuket not much better. Both tourist traps full of annoying russian and aussie tourists. Id go elsewhere if i was you Ouch! Lumping in Russians with Aussies, that's a new one, That aside, yep tourist traps and overpriced. Some folks like that sort of thing I guess. Edited June 9, 2014 by roamer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Strewth...Aussies would be annoyed to read Tullynagardy's view. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 One cesspit is as crap as the other, overpriced overcrowded den of theives in both locations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deaw Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Strewth...Aussies would be annoyed to read Tullynagardy's view. Probably.....but then again, maybe some of them shouldn't go around calling people names and denigrating them, then offering in defense "oh, you just don't understand the Aussie sense of humor, mate!" RE this thread; skip both of those over-crowded, traffic-filled cesspools and go to Phangan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanapong Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Strewth...Aussies would be annoyed to read Tullynagardy's view. Probably.....but then again, maybe some of them shouldn't go around calling people names and denigrating them, then offering in defense "oh, you just don't understand the Aussie sense of humor, mate!" RE this thread; skip both of those over-crowded, traffic-filled cesspools and go to Phangan. Go to Phangan for what exactly. I've lived on both and Samui is a far superior place to live for a Westerner. Unless of course you're a bit of a loner and don't mind being bored out of your skull , then Phangan's for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 »Is there a big difference in rental prices between the two locations or are they about the same? Can I live in either location for about the same price each month or will one be more exspensive than the other. All help would be greatly appreciated.« You can probably find bungalows and like for rent in same price levels both places; however the variety of cheaper accommodation may be slightly larger at Phuket. Daily needs about same price when shopping in chain stores like Tesco, BigC, 7-eleven and Family Mart. Gasoline a bit more expensive at Samui (due to ferry transport). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullynagardy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Samui is hopelessly expensive, Phuket not much better. Both tourist traps full of annoying russian and aussie tourists. Id go elsewhere if i was you Ouch! Lumping in Russians with Aussies, that's a new one, That aside, yep tourist traps and overpriced. Some folks like that sort of thing I guess. It wasnt meant to link them in some way, just they are the 2 groups that seem most visible to me when there. Again that is not because they are necessarily most numerous simply they stand out the most. I love Aussies and Australia but I must say alot of the ones Ive come across in both these places tend to be what in the UK we call "chavs." Russians Ive also no particular problem with I just find they keep themselves to themselves and can be rude. Anyway thats been discussed to death on here. My point was I simply why anyone would want to live in either place. In Chaweng the starting fair for a taxi is 300 baht! With my pregnant wife struggling to walk the last 500 metres to our hotel I tried to get one last year and no one would start their engine for under 300 baht for a 30 second journey. back in their home villages these guys would get that for a days labour! That doesnt even account for overpriced flights and commodities. God I hate the place Phuket is mildly better, especially outside Patong but its still expensive for Thailand and just too touristy for my tastes. That said as Roamer highlighted theres plenty of people to whom money is no object and who also like the touristy feel - if thats the case of the 2 go for Phuket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig351 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 wow I'm an Auzzie hmmm didn't know we are so disliked ,,,,,,,, ok enough of that Yes I agree with nanapong, I have lived in both Samui & Phuket and Phuket is just hmmm for many reasons Want to feel your on an island, holiday, easy going, not too many people and I think less of those annoying Auzzie's Cost wise Samui a bit cheaper but way, way over priced compered to the rest of Thailand If you know where to look in Samui you can get very good cheap accommodation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhornblower Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 One cesspit is as crap as the other, overpriced overcrowded den of theives in both locations. Aw come on Charlie don't hold back tell us what you really think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Phuket is lot prettier IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Try Koh Chang,but probably less accomodation long term than the other two.or you could always try beautiful Petchabun province up country,if you like the heat. Edited June 10, 2014 by marko kok prong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyFubar Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I didn't think 'chavs' were really into the travelling scene, apart from Ibiza and Magaluf etc I think the term you're looking for is 'twatpackers', and these can come from many various locations... UK & AUS probably topping the list, I reckon. You know the ones with way too many cheap bracelets, Aladdin pants & dirty hair. They take a year out before they've even done anything in life to 'find themselves'... Sometimes they 'find themselves' locked up after being caught with pot on a full moon party, with no bail as they planned to live off 2 quid a day. Whereas the ones in Pattaya 'find themselves' hanging out the back of a LB. What was the post about, again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post silver sea Posted June 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) rwing93 I'm sure this question has come up in the past. Coming to Thailand next year for a long term visit. Not sure if I want to stay in Koh Samui or Phuket. My biggest concern is the price on rentals. Is there a big difference in rental prices between the two locations or are they about the same? Can I live in either location for about the same price each month or will one be more exspensive than the other. All help would be greatly appreciated. Hello rwing93 I love living on Samui. It's great to ride around on my bike and feel the warmth of the sun and the sea breeze on my skin. I had some serious health issues. For me, Samui is very much an island of healing. You may find this recent thread of interest: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645966-height-adjustable-desk/ Rather than posting in the General forum you could instead post a question specific to Samui in the Koh Samui forum. This is the link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/forum/30-koh-samui-koh-phangan-koh-tao/ and also post a question specific to Phuket in the Phuket forum. This is the link: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/forum/31-phuket-forum/ When posting, it would be helpful to know things like: how long are you intending to stay? are you coming alone or with your g/f or wife (sorry, I may not have phrased that very well)? do you want to be near the bars or are you looking for peace and quiet? do you want to be near the beach or up in the hills? do you want a basic room or a one/two bedroom apartment? how much are you budgeting for rent per month - what is the minimum, what is the maximum you are willing to pay? You are then more likely to get helpful replies from people who currently live there, rather than mere rants from those who don't. Hope this helps Wherever you choose to live, I hope that you have a great time. Edited June 10, 2014 by jukebox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Samui is awesome. Better then Phuket in every way in my opinion. Better beaches, less crowded, less developed... But developed enough to live a comfortable life and have some entertainment. Can't wait to get back there! Yeah the expensive flight is a bitch and you need to rent a motorbike to avoid the taxi mafia but besides that it's just about perfect. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I thought those scruffy backpackers in Alladin pants were Seppos...i.e. American. Maybe they are American and European, cos I'm sure they don't come from the land down under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Phuket beaches have no shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddyFubar Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I thought those scruffy backpackers in Alladin pants were Seppos...i.e. American. Maybe they are American and European, cos I'm sure they don't come from the land down under. Is that sarcasm, mate? I know it's harsh to generalise and stereotype, but I'm pretty sure that Aussie's are known around the globe for their 'surfer types' with dirty hair and boardies & flip-flops etc which would throw them directly into that bracket. I would prefer Koh Chang as it is definitely more remote, but you would still need a ped to roam around the island. Phuket/Samui/Krabi just seem to mainly cater for students, in my opinion. Last time I went out in Krabi it was just full of said people with headbands and glow sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandguy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Depending on what months you plan to be in Thailand you might want to think about rainy season weather. Phuket has a long rainy season (March to October, not heavy for the entire time) and Samui a shorter rainy season (October to early January). Some years not quite those months, but that is the historical pattern. Both are pretty developed and expensive for Thailand, but lots to do and easy to find Western comforts compared to some of the sleepy but cheaper places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Loong Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> Phuket beaches have no shade. Yes they do......they are all covered in umbrellas and deckchairs......and all the other shit that Eurotrash and Russians love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiPiFFS Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Samui is hopelessly expensive, Phuket not much better. Both tourist traps full of annoying russian and aussie tourists. Id go elsewhere if i was you Your definition of hopelessly expensive and mine appear to be at odds. A two bedroomed, detached bungalow, two aircon, large lounge, laundry room, buig Western style kitchen along with a huge walled in garden also with its own well and 10 MB internet at 5000 a month ? It was also a few minutes from Lippa Noi beach and 5 minutes from Nathon centre Just what do you call cheap if that is expensive ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer2 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Samui is hopelessly expensive, Phuket not much better. Both tourist traps full of annoying russian and aussie tourists. Id go elsewhere if i was you wow you bad man comparing aus with rus.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer2 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 With my pregnant wife struggling to walk the last 500 metres to our hotel I tried to get one last year and no one would start their engine for under 300 baht for a 30 second journey. back in their home villages these guys would get that for a days labour! That doesnt even account for overpriced flights and commodities. God I hate the place Phuket is mildly better, especially outside Patong but its still expensive for Thailand and just too touristy for my tastes. That said as Roamer highlighted theres plenty of people to whom money is no object and who also like the touristy feel - if thats the case of the 2 go for Phuket. Is your pregnant wife thia out of intreast..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Can I post a link? Here is my review of Ko Samui for Single Men. http://singlemansparadise.com/ko-samui-thailand-location-review/ It's one of the best places in Thailand. I wasn't impressed with Phuket at all. Crowded, too developed, mediocre beaches. Edited June 10, 2014 by Skins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EASYDOGG Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Neither! Certainly not paradise that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWideOpen Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Spent 6 months in both places a 13 years ago. Not a Ruskie to be found back then... Love Samui for the island life feel, hated Phuket for taxi mafia and general feel. Now both area are pretty built up. Think my third choice would be Koh Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tullynagardy Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Samui is hopelessly expensive, Phuket not much better. Both tourist traps full of annoying russian and aussie tourists. Id go elsewhere if i was you Your definition of hopelessly expensive and mine appear to be at odds. A two bedroomed, detached bungalow, two aircon, large lounge, laundry room, buig Western style kitchen along with a huge walled in garden also with its own well and 10 MB internet at 5000 a month ? It was also a few minutes from Lippa Noi beach and 5 minutes from Nathon centre Just what do you call cheap if that is expensive ? When did I say I was talking about long term rentals Do you think the 300 baht starting fare for a taxi in Chaweng is not expensive? What do you call expensive if that is cheap? Add in the obscene flight prices and expensive restaurants and i still contend its the most expensive island in Thailand. ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Anything is better than Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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