Koh Tao vs Ao Nang
📶
Koh Tao has 2x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Tao
Ao Nang
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo
$350/mo ✓
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$120/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$3
$2 ✓
Ao Nang is $100/mo cheaper (9% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Koh Tao
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇹🇭 Ao Nang
📶 Internet25 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Koh Tao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days197/year
Best months: January, March, February, April
Ao Nang
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days247/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
29°28°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
Koh TaoAo Nang
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Tao
🇹🇭Ao Nang
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Winner25 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
4/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.9/10
3.8/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
Winner5/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
small
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Koh Tao wins
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1
Ao Nang 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
Either works
Similar social opportunities
🛡️Safety-First
Ao Nang
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Koh Tao
World-famous nightlife scene
🇹🇭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
🇹🇭Ao Nang
Pros
- +Stunning limestone cliffs and beaches
- +Gateway to Phi Phi Islands and Railay
- +Affordable cost of living for Thailand
- +English widely spoken everywhere
Cons
- −Limited coworking space options
- −Internet can be inconsistent
- −Very touristy main strip
- −Rainy season lasts six months