Manila vs Krabi
💰
Krabi saves you $300/month
📶
Krabi has 2x faster internet
🛂
Philippines offers a digital nomad visa
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Manila
Krabi
Total Budget
$1,500/mo
$1,200/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$500/mo ✓
$600/mo
Coworking
$100/mo ✓
$180/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2 ✓
$2.5
Krabi is $300/mo cheaper (25% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇵🇭 Manila
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishhigh
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇹🇭 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
Manila
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp28°C
Rainy Days231/year
Best months: February, March, January
Krabi
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days246/year
Best months: February, January, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
26°27°
Apr
30°28°
Jul
28°28°
Oct
27°27°
ManilaKrabi
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇵🇭Manila
🇹🇭Krabi
💰
Monthly Budget
$1,500
$1,200
Winner📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.2/5
3.8/5
Winner⭐
Nomad Score
3.8/10
4/10
🍽️
Food Scene
8/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
8/10
7/10
🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
large
Winnermedium
1
Manila wins
vs
3
Krabi wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Krabi
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Krabi
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Manila
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Krabi
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
🇵🇭Manila
Pros
- +Extremely affordable cost of living - one of the cheapest in Asia
- +High English proficiency - easy communication everywhere
- +Vibrant nightlife scene especially in Poblacion and BGC
- +Excellent Filipino hospitality and welcoming culture
Cons
- −Heavy traffic congestion - among worst in the world
- −Air pollution and waste management issues in some areas
- −Petty crime and pickpocketing in crowded areas
- −Hot and humid climate year-round with typhoon season
🇹🇭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