31 Nights in Koh Samui, Thailand — Did We Stay Under $5,000? (Retired Slow Travel Budget 2026)

We lived in Koh Samui, Thailand for 31 nights — and we're showing you EVERY penny we spent across all 13 of our budget categories. No fluff, no rounding — just real numbers from two early-retired travelers living an incredible, healthy, active life on the road in 2026. 📌 WATCH NEXT IN THE KOH SAMUI SERIES: → 🏋️ Healthy & Active in Koh Samui:    • How To Stay Fit & Active in Koh Samui Thai...   → 💰 Da Nang, Vietnam Budget Breakdown:    • Da Nang Vietnam Budget Breakdown 2026: Did...   → 🌏 Our Full SE Asia Slow Travel Playlist:    • Retired Couple's Guide to Southeast Asia —...   ⏱️ JUMP TO YOUR CATEGORY: 00:00 Intro — Our Koh Samui Budget Challenge 00:41 Category 1 — Flights & Transportation 03:00 Category 2 — Accommodations 04:22 Category 3 — Restaurants & Dining Out (Secret Oven, Nana Tam & Moonlight) 06:05 Category 4 — Groceries 06:27 Category 5 — Entertainment (Silent Divers, Crystal Bay Beach & Ang Thong National Park) 10:00 Category 6 — Active Lifestyle (Gyms, Pickleball & Supplements) 11:12 Category 7 — Medical 11:26 Category 8 — Clothing & Personal Hygiene 12:08 Category 9 — Personal Care 12:51 Category 10 — Cellphones 13:21 Category 11 — Health Insurance (SafetyWing) 13:56 Category 12 — Subscriptions & Fees 14:12 Category 13 — Miscellaneous 15:12 💥 TOTAL REVEAL — Did We Stay Under $5,000? 🎯 In this video: ✅ Full cost breakdown across 13 categories (accommodation, food, transport & more) ✅ Did we stay under our $5,000 USD/month budget? ✅ What surprised us most about the cost of living in Koh Samui in 2026 ✅ Honest tips for slow travelers & early retirees considering Thailand long-term 🌏 We're a couple living the slow travel life in early retirement — exploring the world without breaking the bank. Each month we track every dollar so YOU can see exactly what it costs to live this lifestyle. 🔔 Subscribe for our monthly 3-video slow travel retirement series — new destination every month: Healthy & Active → Budget Breakdown → Does It Check Our Boxes? 👇 Is Koh Samui on your retirement or slow travel radar? Drop your biggest question about living here for a full month in the comments — we read every one! 📌 COMING NEXT: Does Koh Samui Check Our Boxes? Would we return for 1–3+ months? Our full verdict coming soon — subscribe so you don't miss it! 💰 All expenses shown in USD for easy comparison ➡️ USEFUL LINKS: Travel Insurance (SafetyWing): https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... E-SIM (Airalo) — Use code JEREMY6503: https://airalo.go.link/3Cl5r VPN (NordVPN): https://refer-nordvpn.com/TTOoOTOBFWm Viator (Tours & Activities): https://viator.tpo.lu/K18vkrQX Agoda (Accommodation): https://agoda.tpo.lu/asxnzlLq Trip.com (Flights & Accommodations): https://trip.tpo.lu/a1UiUa6g Klook (Tours & Activities): https://klook.tpo.lu/cpB7Pyar ☕ Buy Us a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/escapevelocityretirement 📧 Contact: [email protected] #KohSamui #RetireInThailand #SlowTravelRetirement #RetiredCoupleTravel #EscapeVelocityRetirementTravel