Koh LantavsKrabi
💰
Krabi saves you $850/month
41% cheaper on rent, food & transport
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Lanta
Krabi
Total Budget
$2,050/mo
$1,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$900/mo
$600/mo ✓
Coworking
$220/mo
$180/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5
$2.5
Krabi 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
🇹🇭 Krabi
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Krabi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days246/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
28°28°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
Koh LantaKrabi
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
🇹🇭Krabi
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,050
$1,200
Winner📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
150 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
0
Koh Lanta wins
vs
1
Krabi wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Krabi
$850/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Either works
Both have adequate internet for development work
🦋Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️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
🇹🇭Krabi
Pros
- +Lower cost of living than major Western cities while still offering good infrastructure
- +Access to spectacular beaches, limestone cliffs and islands within short boat rides
- +Warm tropical climate with excellent winter weather and plenty of sunshine
- +Fast national internet backbone with decent fibre and strong 4G/5G coverage in town
Cons
- −Spread-out geography means you often need a scooter, tuk-tuk or taxi rather than walking everywhere
- −Rainy season from May to October can bring frequent showers and occasional storms
- −Area is highly tourist-oriented, so some parts feel crowded and prices rise in high season
- −Limited big-city cultural offerings compared with Bangkok or Chiang Mai
