Bangkok vs Koh Tao
💰
Koh Tao saves you $400/month
📶
Bangkok has 3x faster internet
🌡️
Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Bangkok
Koh Tao
Total Budget
$1,600/mo
$1,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$650/mo
$450/mo ✓
Coworking
$150/mo
$100/mo ✓
Meal Out
$4
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Koh Tao is $400/mo cheaper (33% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Bangkok
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
📶 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
Bangkok
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp29°C
Rainy Days194/year
Best months: January, December, February, March
Koh Tao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days197/year
Best months: January, March, February, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
31°29°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
28°27°
BangkokKoh Tao
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Bangkok
🇹🇭Koh Tao
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,600
$1,200
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner3.9/10
🍽️
Food Scene
10/10
Winner7/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
5/10
👥
Community
very large
Winnersmall
5
Bangkok wins
vs
1
Koh Tao wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Koh Tao
$400/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Bangkok
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Bangkok
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Bangkok
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉Party Person
Bangkok
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭Bangkok
Pros
- +World-class food at all price points
- +Excellent public transport (BTS/MRT)
- +Very affordable luxury living
- +Fast internet (200+ Mbps)
Cons
- −Extreme heat and humidity
- −Severe traffic congestion
- −Air pollution on bad days
- −Tourist scams common
🇹🇭Koh Tao
Pros
- +World capital of scuba diving with affordable PADI certifications
- +Stunning beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters perfect for snorkeling
- +Very affordable cost of living with budget-friendly accommodation
- +Small compact island means everything is easily accessible
Cons
- −Controversial safety reputation due to past mysterious tourist deaths
- −Power outages are common and can disrupt remote work productivity
- −Limited coworking options compared to larger destinations
- −Scooter is essential as there is no public transport on island