Koh PhanganvsNusa Lembongan
📶
Koh Phangan has 3x faster internet
50 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Phangan
Nusa Lembongan
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$500/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$60/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$3
$3
Nusa Lembongan 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
🇮🇩 Nusa Lembongan
📶 Internet15 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
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
Nusa Lembongan
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days240/year
Best months: June, July, August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°27°
Apr
27°28°
Jul
26°26°
Oct
25°28°
Koh PhanganNusa Lembongan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner3/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
3
Koh Phangan wins
vs
2
Nusa Lembongan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Lembongan
$200/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Koh Phangan
50 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Koh Phangan
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
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
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
Pros
- +Stunning turquoise beaches and crystal-clear waters
- +World-class surfing with uncrowded breaks
- +Excellent diving and snorkeling with manta rays
- +Laid-back island atmosphere away from Bali crowds
Cons
- −Inconsistent WiFi makes remote work challenging
- −Limited nightlife and entertainment options
- −No proper coworking spaces on the island
- −Basic healthcare requires evacuation to Bali
