Ao NangvsKoh Lanta
💰
Ao Nang saves you $950/month
46% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Koh Lanta has 6x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
🛂
Thailand offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ao Nang
Koh Lanta
Total Budget
$1,100/mo ✓
$2,050/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$900/mo
Coworking
$120/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2 ✓
$2.5
Ao Nang is $950/mo cheaper (46% 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
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Koh Lanta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days227/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
28°28°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
Ao NangKoh Lanta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Ao Nang
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
Winner$2,050
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
5/10
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Community
small
medium
Winner1
Ao Nang wins
vs
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Koh Lanta wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Ao Nang
$950/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Koh Lanta
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Koh Lanta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇹🇭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
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
Pros
- +Tropical island lifestyle with long sandy beaches, sunsets and laid-back vibe
- +Lower cost of living than Western cities while still offering decent infrastructure and healthcare access
- +Established digital nomad community centred around KoHub, COWORX and other workspaces
- +Fast fibre internet available via Thai ISPs, with 1 Gbps at KoHub and strong 4G/5G coverage in popular areas
Cons
- −Rainy season from May to October can bring frequent showers, choppy seas and occasional power or internet hiccups
- −You usually need a scooter or tuk-tuk to get around as beaches and villages are spread out
- −Infrastructure is more limited than mainland hubs – fewer malls, hospitals and cultural venues
- −Some areas are very seasonal, with venues closing or running reduced hours in green season
