Koh TaovsPhuket
💰
Koh Tao saves you $600/month
33% 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 Tao
Phuket
Total Budget
$1,200/mo ✓
$1,800/mo
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo ✓
$550/mo
Coworking
$100/mo
$100/mo
Meal Out
$3
$2 ✓
Coffee
$3
$3
Koh Tao is $600/mo cheaper (33% 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
🇹🇭 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 Tao
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days197/year
Best months: January, March, February, April
Phuket
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days225/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°27°
Apr
29°29°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
Koh TaoPhuket
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Koh Tao
🇹🇭Phuket
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
Winner$1,800
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
100 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.5/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
3.9/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
7/10
9/10
Winner🎉
Nightlife
7/10
8/10
🚶
Walkability
5/10
4/10
👥
Community
small
large
Winner1
Koh Tao wins
vs
3
Phuket wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Koh Tao
$600/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
Phuket
Better food scene with incredible variety
🎉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
🇹🇭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
