Koh LantavsKoh Tao
💰
Koh Tao saves you $850/month
41% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Koh Lanta has 3x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
🛂
Thailand offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Lanta
Koh Tao
Total Budget
$2,050/mo
$1,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$900/mo
$450/mo ✓
Coworking
$220/mo
$100/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5 ✓
$3
Koh Tao is $850/mo cheaper (71% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Koh Lanta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days227/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Koh Tao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days197/year
Best months: January, March, February, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
28°29°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
Koh LantaKoh Tao
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
🇹🇭Koh Tao
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,050
$1,200
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
3.9/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
5/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Koh Lanta wins
vs
1
Koh Tao wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Koh Tao
$850/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Koh Lanta
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Koh Lanta
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
Pros
- +Tropical island lifestyle with long sandy beaches, sunsets and laid-back vibe
- +Lower cost of living than Western cities while still offering decent infrastructure and healthcare access
- +Established digital nomad community centred around KoHub, COWORX and other workspaces
- +Fast fibre internet available via Thai ISPs, with 1 Gbps at KoHub and strong 4G/5G coverage in popular areas
Cons
- −Rainy season from May to October can bring frequent showers, choppy seas and occasional power or internet hiccups
- −You usually need a scooter or tuk-tuk to get around as beaches and villages are spread out
- −Infrastructure is more limited than mainland hubs – fewer malls, hospitals and cultural venues
- −Some areas are very seasonal, with venues closing or running reduced hours in green season
🇹🇭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
