What's the difference between Phuket and Koh Samui? Which is more expensive, Phuket or Koh Samui?

The two most popular islands in Thailand are Phuket and Koh Samui. In contrast, you may be more familiar with Phuket. Today, Bian Xiao will introduce the differences between two popular islands in Thailand. If you choose to go to these two islands, which one would you choose?

history

Phuket has a very profound culture and history. It is called the land of the Andaman Sea. Koh Samui has the reputation of coconut grove island, and coconut industry is one of the most important economic sources on the island. Compared with commercially mature Phuket, Koh Samui will be simpler and more natural.

consume

The consumption levels in Koh Samui and Phuket are similar. However, a careful comparison shows that the consumption level in Koh Samui is lower than that in Phuket.

The cheapest places to eat in Phuket are night markets and roadside stalls. Generally, 50 baht for 10,000 bibimbap, 40 baht for a freshly squeezed fruit milkshake, 40 baht for a banana pancake, 70 baht for Thai fried rice noodles in small restaurants, 0/50 baht for pineapple fried rice, and 0/80 baht for Dongyin Gong. You can eat local seafood in food stalls and seafood restaurants in Phuket. The price may be higher. 350 baht per kg for sea crabs, 0/0 baht per kg for prawns, 0/300 baht per kg for lobsters and 400 baht per kg for marine fish. Besides these, you have to pay a tip of about 10%.

In Koh Samui, the food stalls in the market are the cheapest places to eat. The price of bibimbap is still 30-50 baht, and a string of mutton skewers is about 10 baht. Eating in a small restaurant, the price of a dish is still around 70-80 baht. If the price of big fish and big meat is higher, it may cost hundreds. Mid-range restaurant seafood package price is about 1500 baht, per capita 1000 baht.

amusement

As for entertainment, the nightlife in Phuket is very orderly, and the most lively one is definitely Patong Beach. Every night, there will be more flying Zen in the center of the bar area of Badong Beach. In the evening, everyone will go to Badong Beach for a party. If you want to go to a quieter bar to experience the nightlife in Phuket, recommend Kata and Kalong Beach.

Compared with Phuket. Koh Samui will be much quieter, but that doesn't mean Koh Samui is boring. Go to Chawan Beach or Mera Beach at night, and you can also feel the enthusiasm of the Thai people. There will also be heavy metal rock music and DJ singing and dancing.

Tourism in Phuket is developing very well. Fantastic and lively friends go to Phuket and like to go to Koh Samui quietly.