Ao Nang vs Nha Trang
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Nha Trang has 3x faster internet
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Thailand offers a digital nomad visa
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ao Nang
Nha Trang
Total Budget
$1,100/mo
$950/mo β
Rent (1BR)
$350/mo
$350/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$120/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2
$1.5 β
Nha Trang 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»π³ Nha Trang
πΆ Internet80 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+7
π£οΈ Englishlow
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West0h
πΊπΈ US East0h
π¬π§ London4h
π©πͺ Berlin5h
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
Nha Trang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27Β°C
Rainy Days169/year
Best months: April, January, February, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27Β°24Β°
Apr
28Β°28Β°
Jul
28Β°29Β°
Oct
27Β°27Β°
Ao NangNha Trang
π Full Comparison
Category
πΉπAo Nang
π»π³Nha Trang
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,100
$950
WinnerπΆ
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
80 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
4/5
Winner3.5/5
β
Nomad Score
3.8/10
3.9/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
π
Nightlife
5/10
7/10
WinnerπΆ
Walkability
6/10
6/10
π₯
Community
small
medium
Winner1
Ao Nang wins
vs
4
Nha Trang 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
Nha Trang
80 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Nha Trang
Larger nomad community for networking
π‘οΈSafety-First
Ao Nang
Significantly higher safety rating
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Nha Trang
World-famous nightlife scene
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»π³Nha Trang
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living under $1000/month
- +Stunning 7km beachfront and turquoise waters
- +Excellent Vietnamese and seafood cuisine
- +Fast improving internet infrastructure with 5G
Cons
- βLimited English proficiency among locals
- βSmaller nomad community than Da Nang or Saigon
- βTourist-oriented pricing in some areas
- βRainy season from September to December with typhoon risk