Ao Nang vs Jakarta
📶
Jakarta has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ao Nang
Jakarta
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$950/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$2
$2
Jakarta is $150/mo cheaper (16% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Ao Nang
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇮🇩 Jakarta
📶 Internet60 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Ao Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days247/year
Best months: February, January, March
Jakarta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days270/year
Best months: July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
28°27°
Jul
28°27°
Oct
27°28°
Ao NangJakarta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Ao Nang
🇮🇩Jakarta
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$950
Winner📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
60 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
5/10
7/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
Winner3/10
👥
Community
small
large
Winner2
Ao Nang wins
vs
5
Jakarta wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻Developer
Jakarta
60 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Jakarta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Ao Nang
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Jakarta
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Jakarta
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭Ao 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
- −Limited coworking space options
- −Internet can be inconsistent
- −Very touristy main strip
- −Rainy season lasts six months
🇮🇩Jakarta
Pros
- +Very affordable cost of living under $1000/month possible
- +Massive selection of coworking spaces and cafes
- +Incredible street food scene with diverse cuisines
- +Modern MRT system and cheap Gojek/Grab rides under $1
Cons
- −Severe traffic congestion - plan routes carefully
- −Poor air quality especially during dry season
- −Very low walkability - need transport everywhere
- −English not widely spoken outside business areas