Koh TaovsKrabi
📶
Krabi has 3x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
🛂
Thailand offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Koh Tao
Krabi
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,200/mo
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo ✓
$600/mo
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$180/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$3
$2.5 ✓
Both cities have similar costs
💻 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
🇹🇭 Krabi
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
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
Krabi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days246/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
29°28°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
Koh TaoKrabi
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Tao
🇹🇭Krabi
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,200
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.9/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
medium
Winner0
Koh Tao wins
vs
2
Krabi 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
Krabi
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Krabi
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 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
🇹🇭Krabi
Pros
- +Lower cost of living than major Western cities while still offering good infrastructure
- +Access to spectacular beaches, limestone cliffs and islands within short boat rides
- +Warm tropical climate with excellent winter weather and plenty of sunshine
- +Fast national internet backbone with decent fibre and strong 4G/5G coverage in town
Cons
- −Spread-out geography means you often need a scooter, tuk-tuk or taxi rather than walking everywhere
- −Rainy season from May to October can bring frequent showers and occasional storms
- −Area is highly tourist-oriented, so some parts feel crowded and prices rise in high season
- −Limited big-city cultural offerings compared with Bangkok or Chiang Mai
