Ao NangvsKoh Phangan
📶
Koh Phangan has 2x faster internet
50 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ao Nang
Koh Phangan
Total Budget
$1,100/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$100/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2 ✓
$3
Ao Nang is $200/mo cheaper (15% 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 Phangan
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 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
Koh Phangan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: March, April, January, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°24°
Apr
28°27°
Jul
28°26°
Oct
27°25°
Ao NangKoh Phangan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Ao Nang
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,100
Winner$1,300
📶
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
5/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
5/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Ao Nang wins
vs
3
Koh Phangan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Ao Nang
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Koh Phangan
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Koh Phangan
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
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
Pros
- +World-famous Full Moon Party and vibrant nightlife scene every month
- +Stunning tropical beaches with crystal clear turquoise water
- +Very affordable cost of living especially for long-term stays
- +Thriving yoga and wellness community with retreats everywhere
Cons
- −Scooter is essential as there is no real public transport
- −Internet can be unreliable in remote jungle areas
- −Full Moon Party weeks bring chaos and higher prices
- −Monsoon season from September to November brings heavy rains
