Koh PhanganvsSurat Thani
💰
Surat Thani saves you $650/month
50% cheaper on rent, food & transport
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Phangan
Surat Thani
Total Budget
$1,300/mo
$650/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo
$190/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo
$55/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$1.8 ✓
Surat Thani is $650/mo cheaper (100% 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
🇹🇭 Surat Thani
📶 Internet50-100 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
Surat Thani
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days228/year
Best months: January, February, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
24°26°
Apr
27°29°
Jul
26°27°
Oct
25°26°
Koh PhanganSurat Thani
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Phangan
🇹🇭Surat Thani
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,300
$650
Winner📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
4/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
Winner3.5/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
9/10
Winner4/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
5/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
3
Koh Phangan wins
vs
1
Surat Thani wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Surat Thani
$650/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
🇹🇭Surat Thani
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living
- +Gateway to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao islands
- +Khao Sok National Park nearby
- +Authentic Thai culture without tourist crowds
Cons
- −Small digital nomad community
- −Limited coworking space options
- −Hot and humid year-round climate
- −Heavy monsoon rains May-November
