BangkokvsUluwatu (Bali)
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Bangkok saves you $550/month
26% cheaper on rent, food & transport
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Bangkok has 5x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
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Tropical Monsoon vs Tropical Wet climate
Different weather patterns year-round
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Thailand offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Bangkok
Uluwatu (Bali)
Total Budget
$1,600/mo ✓
$2,150/mo
Rent (1BR)
$650/mo ✓
$1,300/mo
Coworking
$150/mo ✓
$220/mo
Meal Out
$4
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Bangkok is $550/mo cheaper (26% 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
🇮🇩 Uluwatu (Bali)
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Bangkok
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp29°C
Rainy Days194/year
Best months: January, December, February, March
Uluwatu (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days244/year
Best months: June, August, October
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
31°27°
Jul
28°26°
Oct
28°27°
BangkokUluwatu (Bali)
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Bangkok
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
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Monthly Budget
$1,600
Winner$2,150
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Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner30 Mbps
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Safety
3.8/5
4.2/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4.4/10
Winner3.6/10
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Food Scene
10/10
Winner8/10
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Nightlife
9/10
Winner6/10
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Walkability
6/10
Winner4/10
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Community
very large
Winnermedium
7
Bangkok wins
vs
1
Uluwatu (Bali) wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Bangkok
$550/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
Uluwatu (Bali)
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜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
🇮🇩Uluwatu (Bali)
Pros
- +Spectacular cliffside scenery with sunsets over the Indian Ocean and white-sand beaches
- +World-class reef breaks and surf culture with laid-back lifestyle
- +Quieter and less congested than Canggu or central Bali, with more nature and space
- +Strong café and healthy food scene with many organic and vegan options
Cons
- −Internet in guesthouses and villas can be inconsistent outside good providers and coworking spaces
- −Area is very spread out and not walkable – a scooter or constant ride-hailing is almost mandatory
- −Housing for long stays can be hard to find in high season and prices keep rising near the best beaches
- −Tropical heat and high humidity year-round, especially mid-day, can be draining for deep work
