Koh PhanganvsKoh Tao
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Phangan
Koh Tao
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$1,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$450/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$3
$3
Koh Tao is $100/mo cheaper (8% 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 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 Phangan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp26°C
Rainy Days210/year
Best months: March, April, January, February
Koh Tao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days197/year
Best months: January, March, February, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°27°
Apr
27°29°
Jul
26°28°
Oct
25°27°
Koh PhanganKoh Tao
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇹🇭Koh Tao
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,200
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
Winner3.5/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
3.9/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner7/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
5/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
3
Koh Phangan wins
vs
0
Koh Tao 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
Koh Phangan
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Koh Phangan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜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 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
