Ao Nang vs Mirissa
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ao Nang
Mirissa
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$950/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$90/mo β
Meal Out
$3
$2 β
Coffee
$2
$1.5 β
Mirissa is $150/mo cheaper (16% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
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±π° Mirissa
πΆ Internet25 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
π‘οΈ 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
π Full Comparison
Category
πΉπAo Nang
π±π°Mirissa
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$950
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
25 Mbps
π‘οΈ
Safety
4/5
4/5
β
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4.2/10
Winnerπ½οΈ
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
π
Nightlife
5/10
6/10
πΆ
Walkability
6/10
6/10
π₯
Community
small
small
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Ao Nang wins
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Mirissa wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
π»Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
π¦Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
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
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
π±π°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
- βInternet can be inconsistent and slow in some areas
- βLimited coworking spaces compared to Weligama
- βPower outages can occur during monsoon season
- βHigh humidity and heat may be uncomfortable for some