Koh PhanganvsKoh Samui
📶
Koh Samui has 2x faster internet
80 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Phangan
Koh Samui
Total Budget
$1,300/mo ✓
$1,400/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$450/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$190/mo
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Koh Phangan is $100/mo cheaper (7% 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
🇹🇭 Koh Samui
📶 Internet80 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 Phangan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: March, April, January, February
Koh Samui
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days218/year
Best months: February, March, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°24°
Apr
27°27°
Jul
26°26°
Oct
25°25°
Koh PhanganKoh Samui
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇹🇭Koh Samui
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,400
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
80 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.1/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
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Walkability
5/10
Winner3/10
👥
Community
medium
medium
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Koh Phangan wins
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Koh Samui wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
💻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
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
🇹🇭Koh Samui
Pros
- +Beautiful tropical beaches crystal-clear waters year-round
- +More affordable than Phuket with similar island lifestyle
- +Reliable fiber internet across most areas
- +DTV visa available for long-term stays up to 5 years
Cons
- −Taxi mafia makes transport expensive without scooter
- −Smaller nomad community compared to Chiang Mai or Bali
- −Rainy season October-November can be intense
- −Limited walkability between areas need transport
