Koh PhanganvsDa Nang
📶
Da Nang 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 Phangan
Da Nang
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo
$80/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$1.5 ✓
Da Nang is $200/mo cheaper (18% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Koh Phangan
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇻🇳 Da Nang
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Koh Phangan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: March, April, January, February
Da Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days208/year
Best months: April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°21°
Apr
27°28°
Jul
26°30°
Oct
25°26°
Koh PhanganDa Nang
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇻🇳Da Nang
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner6/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
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Koh Phangan wins
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Da Nang wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Da Nang
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Da Nang
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋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
Koh Phangan
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭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
🇻🇳Da Nang
Pros
- +Incredibly affordable cost of living under $1,100/month
- +Fastest 5G speeds in Vietnam (600+ Mbps)
- +Beautiful 6km My Khe Beach with clean sand
- +Growing digital nomad community with regular events
Cons
- −Low English proficiency among locals
- −Rainy season from September to December can be intense
- −Limited nightlife compared to Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi
- −Some areas feel like construction zones
