Okinawa vs Bangkok
💰
Bangkok saves you $300/month
📶
Bangkok has 2x faster internet
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Subtropical vs Tropical Monsoon climate
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Okinawa
Bangkok
Total Budget
$1,900/mo
$1,600/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$450/mo ✓
$650/mo
Coworking
$120/mo ✓
$150/mo
Meal Out
$7
$4 ✓
Coffee
$4
$3 ✓
Bangkok is $300/mo cheaper (19% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇯🇵 Okinawa
📶 Internet100 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+9
🗣️ Englishlow
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London2h
🇩🇪 Berlin3h
🇹🇭 Bangkok
📶 Internet150 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London4h
🇩🇪 Berlin5h
🌡️ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Okinawa
ClimateSubtropical
Avg Temp24°C
Rainy Days187/year
Best months: January, November
Bangkok
ClimateTropical Monsoon
Avg Temp29°C
Rainy Days194/year
Best months: January, December, February, March
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
17°27°
Apr
22°31°
Jul
29°28°
Oct
27°28°
OkinawaBangkok
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇯🇵Okinawa
🇹🇭Bangkok
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Monthly Budget
$1,900
$1,600
Winner📶
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
4.8/5
Winner3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4/10
4.4/10
Winner🍽️
Food Scene
9/10
10/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
9/10
Winner🚶
Walkability
6/10
6/10
👥
Community
small
very large
Winner1
Okinawa wins
vs
5
Bangkok wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
💵Budget Nomad
Bangkok
$300/mo cheaper with similar quality of life
💻Developer
Bangkok
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Bangkok
Larger nomad community for networking
🛡️Safety-First
Okinawa
Significantly higher safety rating
🍜Foodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
🎉Party Person
Bangkok
World-famous nightlife scene
🇯🇵Okinawa
Pros
- +Stunning tropical beaches with crystal-clear waters
- +Unique Ryukyuan culture distinct from mainland Japan
- +Extremely safe with very low crime rates
- +Subtropical climate - warm year-round
Cons
- −Car essential for exploring beyond Naha city center
- −Limited public transportation (only monorail in Naha)
- −Typhoon season from June to October
- −Language barrier - limited English outside tourist areas
🇹🇭Bangkok
Pros
- +World-class food at all price points
- +Excellent public transport (BTS/MRT)
- +Very affordable luxury living
- +Fast internet (200+ Mbps)
Cons
- −Extreme heat and humidity
- −Severe traffic congestion
- −Air pollution on bad days
- −Tourist scams common