Krabi vs El Nido
📶
Krabi has 3x faster internet
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Krabi
El Nido
Total Budget
$1,200/mo
$1,100/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$600/mo
$400/mo ✓
Coworking
$180/mo
$120/mo ✓
Meal Out
$3 ✓
$4
Coffee
$2.5
$2 ✓
El Nido is $100/mo cheaper (9% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇹🇭 Krabi
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🇵🇭 El Nido
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Krabi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days246/year
Best months: February, January, March
El Nido
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days245/year
Best months: February, March, April
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
27°26°
Apr
28°28°
Jul
28°27°
Oct
27°27°
KrabiEl Nido
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇹🇭Krabi
🇵🇭El Nido
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,200
$1,100
📶
Internet Speed
150 Mbps
Winner50 Mbps
🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
4.3/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.2/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
7/10
🎉
Nightlife
7/10
6/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
medium
Winnersmall
2
Krabi wins
vs
1
El Nido 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
El Nido
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇹🇭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
🇵🇭El Nido
Pros
- +World-class island hopping with stunning lagoons and beaches
- +Incredibly beautiful limestone cliffs and turquoise waters
- +Excellent diving and snorkeling with vibrant marine life
- +Growing coworking scene with fast fiber internet options
Cons
- −Internet can be unreliable outside coworking spaces
- −Remote location - 5-6 hour drive from Puerto Princesa airport
- −Limited healthcare - serious issues require evacuation
- −Power outages still occur occasionally