Ahangama vs Ao Nang
π°
Ao Nang saves you $300/month
πΆ
Ahangama has 3x faster internet
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ahangama
Ao Nang
Total Budget
$1,400/mo
$1,100/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$750/mo
$350/mo β
Coworking
$120/mo
$120/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5
$2 β
Ao Nang is $300/mo cheaper (27% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
π±π° Ahangama
πΆ Internet80 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+5
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West0h
πΊπΈ US East1h
π¬π§ London6h
π©πͺ Berlin7h
πΉπ Ao Nang
πΆ Internet25 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+7
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West0h
πΊπΈ US East0h
π¬π§ London4h
π©πͺ Berlin5h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Ahangama
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26Β°C
Rainy Days297/year
Ao Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27Β°C
Rainy Days247/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
25Β°27Β°
Apr
27Β°28Β°
Jul
27Β°28Β°
Oct
26Β°27Β°
AhangamaAo Nang
π Full Comparison
Category
π±π°Ahangama
πΉπAo Nang
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,400
$1,100
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Winner25 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4/5
4/5
β
Nomad Score
4/10
3.8/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
π
Nightlife
6/10
5/10
πΆ
Walkability
5/10
6/10
π₯
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Ahangama wins
vs
1
Ao Nang wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Ao Nang
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
π»Developer
Ahangama
80 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Ahangama
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
π±π°Ahangama
Pros
- +World-class surf breaks for all levels
- +Growing digital nomad community with quality coworking spaces
- +Affordable cost of living compared to Western countries
- +Beautiful beaches and tropical scenery
Cons
- βFrequent power cuts require backup generators
- βInternet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- βTown is spread out requiring transport between areas
- βBeaches affected by tides with limited sand at high tide
πΉπAo Nang
Pros
- +Stunning limestone cliffs and beaches
- +Gateway to Phi Phi Islands and Railay
- +Affordable cost of living for Thailand
- +English widely spoken everywhere
Cons
- βLimited coworking space options
- βInternet can be inconsistent
- βVery touristy main strip
- βRainy season lasts six months