Boracay vs Koh Phangan
💰
Koh Phangan saves you $300/month
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Boracay
Koh Phangan
Total Budget
$1,600/mo
$1,300/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$500/mo
Coworking
$120/mo
$100/mo ✓
Meal Out
$5
$3 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Koh Phangan is $300/mo cheaper (23% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Boracay
📶 Internet30 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
📶 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
Boracay
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days293/year
Best months: April
Koh Phangan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: March, April, January, February
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
25°24°
Apr
28°27°
Jul
27°26°
Oct
27°25°
BoracayKoh Phangan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Boracay
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,600
$1,300
Winner📶
Internet Speed
30 Mbps
50 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.5/5
Winner4/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
9/10
🚶
Walkability
8/10
Winner5/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner2
Boracay wins
vs
3
Koh Phangan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Koh Phangan
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Koh Phangan
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Boracay
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇭Boracay
Pros
- +World-famous White Beach with powdery white sand
- +Excellent safety - one of safest islands in Philippines
- +High English proficiency throughout the island
- +Stunning sunsets and turquoise waters
Cons
- −More expensive than other Philippines destinations
- −Internet can be inconsistent outside hotels
- −Limited coworking spaces - rely on cafes
- −Tourist-heavy areas with constant vendor approaches
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
Pros
- +World-famous Full Moon Party and vibrant nightlife scene every month
- +Stunning tropical beaches with crystal clear turquoise water
- +Very affordable cost of living especially for long-term stays
- +Thriving yoga and wellness community with retreats everywhere
Cons
- −Scooter is essential as there is no real public transport
- −Internet can be unreliable in remote jungle areas
- −Full Moon Party weeks bring chaos and higher prices
- −Monsoon season from September to November brings heavy rains