Koh PhanganvsPhuket
💰
Koh Phangan saves you $500/month
28% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Phuket has 2x faster internet
100 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Phangan
Phuket
Total Budget
$1,300/mo ✓
$1,800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$550/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Koh Phangan is $500/mo cheaper (28% 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
🇹🇭 Phuket
📶 Internet100 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
Phuket
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days225/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°27°
Apr
27°29°
Jul
26°28°
Oct
25°27°
Koh PhanganPhuket
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇹🇭Phuket
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
Winner$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
9/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
8/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
4/10
👥
Community
medium
large
Winner1
Koh Phangan wins
vs
2
Phuket wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Koh Phangan
$500/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Phuket
100 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Phuket
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇹🇭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
🇹🇭Phuket
Pros
- +Beautiful beaches with crystal-clear waters
- +Excellent Thai food at affordable prices
- +Fast fiber internet and 5G coverage
- +Destination Thailand Visa for long-term stays
Cons
- −Scams common in tourist areas
- −Transportation difficult without scooter
- −Taxi mafia with inflated prices
- −Tourist areas very crowded
