Koh Tao on a backpacker budget
Koh Tao costs a backpacker about €26 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€26per day
€11dorm bed
€30twin room
€37day all-in
What to see
Cheap dive certification, snorkelling.
Eating
Beach BBQ €4.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Asia diver hostel | hostel | 0.5 km |
| Live In Leaf KohTao | hostel | 0.5 km |
| P'Deng Baan Thai | guest house | 0.6 km |
| Balcony Villa | hotel | 0.4 km |
| The Tarna Align Resort | hotel | 0.4 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Thaita | italian | 0.7 km |
| Happy Land | thai | 0.9 km |
| Paldy Thai Food | regional | 1.0 km |
Next stops on the network
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BangkokThailand · 413 km
AyutthayaThailand · 479 km
BattambangCambodia · 495 km
PenangMalaysia · 524 km
Siem ReapCambodia · 568 km
Phnom PenhCambodia · 579 km
Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam · 747 km
Common questions
How much does Koh Tao cost per day?
Budget about €26 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €11, a twin room about €30, and a small guesthouse room about €40. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Koh Tao?
Cheap dive certification, snorkelling.
Where do you eat cheaply in Koh Tao?
Beach BBQ €4.
Build a route that runs through Koh Tao, costed end to end.
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