Koh SamuivsNusa Lembongan
💰
Nusa Lembongan saves you $300/month
21% cheaper on rent, food & transport
📶
Koh Samui has 5x faster internet
80 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Samui
Nusa Lembongan
Total Budget
$1,400/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo ✓
$500/mo
Coworking
$190/mo
$60/mo ✓
Meal Out
$2 ✓
$4
Coffee
$3
$3
Nusa Lembongan is $300/mo cheaper (27% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Koh Samui
📶 Internet80 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 Samui
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days218/year
Best months: February, March, April
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 SamuiNusa Lembongan
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Samui
🇮🇩Nusa Lembongan
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,400
$1,100
Winner📶
Internet Speed
80 Mbps
Winner15 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
4.5/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4.1/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner3/10
🚶
Walkability
3/10
6/10
Winner👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
3
Koh Samui wins
vs
3
Nusa Lembongan wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Nusa Lembongan
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Koh Samui
80 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Koh Samui
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Nusa Lembongan
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Koh Samui
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭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
🇮🇩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
