Koh PhanganvsEl Nido
🛂
Thailand offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Phangan
El Nido
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$400/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$120/mo
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
El Nido 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
🇵🇭 El Nido
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ 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
El Nido
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: February, March, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°26°
Apr
27°28°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
25°27°
Koh PhanganEl Nido
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇵🇭El Nido
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.3/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner6/10
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Walkability
5/10
6/10
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Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Koh Phangan wins
vs
1
El Nido wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
El Nido
$200/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
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
🇵🇭El Nido
Pros
- +World-class island hopping with stunning lagoons and beaches
- +Incredibly beautiful limestone cliffs and turquoise waters
- +Excellent diving and snorkeling with vibrant marine life
- +Growing coworking scene with fast fiber internet options
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- −Remote location - 5-6 hour drive from Puerto Princesa airport
- −Limited healthcare - serious issues require evacuation
- −Power outages still occur occasionally
