πŸ’° Cost of Living Breakdown

Monthly expenses comparison in USD

Expense
Ao Nang
Mirissa
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$950/mo βœ“
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$90/mo βœ“
Meal Out
$3
$2 βœ“
Coffee
$2
$1.5 βœ“
Mirissa is $150/mo cheaper (16% savings)

πŸ’» Remote Work Essentials

Internet, timezone, and language comparison

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ Ao Nang
πŸ“Ά Internet25 Mbps
πŸ• TimezoneUTC+7
πŸ—£οΈ Englishhigh
πŸ›‚ Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US West0h
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US East0h
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London4h
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Berlin5h
πŸ‡±πŸ‡° Mirissa
πŸ“Ά Internet25 Mbps
πŸ• TimezoneUTC+5
πŸ—£οΈ Englishmedium
πŸ›‚ Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US West0h
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US East1h
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ London6h
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Berlin7h

🌑️ Climate Comparison

Weather patterns and best times to visit

Ao Nang

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27Β°C
Rainy Days247/year
Best months: February, January, March

Mirissa

ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27Β°C
Rainy Days297/year

Quarterly Temperatures

Jan
27Β°25Β°
Apr
28Β°27Β°
Jul
28Β°27Β°
Oct
27Β°26Β°
Ao NangMirissa

πŸ“Š Full Comparison

Category
πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­Ao Nang
πŸ‡±πŸ‡°Mirissa
πŸ’°
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$950
Winner
πŸ“Ά
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
25 Mbps
πŸ›‘οΈ
Safety
4/5
4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winner
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
πŸŽ‰
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
🚢
Walkability
6/10
6/10
πŸ‘₯
Community
small
small
0
Ao Nang wins
vs
2
Mirissa wins

Which City is Right for You?

Recommendations based on your nomad style

πŸ’΅Budget Nomad
Either works

Similar costs - choose based on other factors

πŸ’»Developer
Either works

Both have adequate internet for development work

πŸ¦‹Social Butterfly
Either works

Similar social opportunities

πŸ›‘οΈSafety-First
Either works

Both cities are similarly safe

🍜Foodie
Either works

Both have great food scenes

πŸŽ‰Party Person
Either works

Both have great nightlife

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­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
  • βˆ’Limited coworking space options
  • βˆ’Internet can be inconsistent
  • βˆ’Very touristy main strip
  • βˆ’Rainy season lasts six months

πŸ‡±πŸ‡°Mirissa

Pros
  • +Extremely affordable cost of living under $1000/month
  • +World-class whale watching from November to April
  • +Beautiful beaches including Secret Beach and Coconut Hill
  • +Growing digital nomad community with laptop-friendly cafes
Cons
  • βˆ’Internet can be inconsistent and slow in some areas
  • βˆ’Limited coworking spaces compared to Weligama
  • βˆ’Power outages can occur during monsoon season
  • βˆ’High humidity and heat may be uncomfortable for some

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