Ubud (Bali)vsKoh Lanta
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Koh Lanta has 3x faster internet
150 Mbps avg download speed
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Ubud (Bali)
Koh Lanta
Total Budget
$2,200/mo
$2,050/mo ✓
Rent (1BR)
$800/mo ✓
$900/mo
Coworking
$220/mo
$220/mo
Meal Out
$3
$3
Coffee
$2.5
$2.5
Koh Lanta is $150/mo cheaper (7% savings)
💻 Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
🇮🇩 Ubud (Bali)
📶 Internet50 Mbps
🕐 TimezoneUTC+8
🗣️ Englishmedium
🛂 Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
🇺🇸 US West0h
🇺🇸 US East0h
🇬🇧 London3h
🇩🇪 Berlin4h
🇹🇭 Koh Lanta
📶 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
Ubud (Bali)
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp25°C
Rainy Days274/year
Koh Lanta
ClimateTropical Wet
Avg Temp27°C
Rainy Days227/year
Best months: January, February, March, December
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
25°27°
Apr
25°28°
Jul
24°28°
Oct
25°27°
Ubud (Bali)Koh Lanta
📊 Full Comparison
Category
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
💰
Monthly Budget
$2,200
$2,050
📶
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
150 Mbps
Winner🛡️
Safety
3.8/5
3.8/5
⭐
Nomad Score
4.2/10
4/10
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Food Scene
9/10
8/10
🎉
Nightlife
6/10
6/10
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Walkability
6/10
5/10
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Community
large
Winnermedium
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Koh Lanta 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
Koh Lanta
150 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
🦋Social Butterfly
Ubud (Bali)
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
🇮🇩Ubud (Bali)
Pros
- +Lower cost of living than Western cities with comfortable lifestyle from around 1,500–2,200 USD per month depending on villa and extras
- +Several established coworking spaces such as Outpost Ubud, Outpost Penestanan, Beluna and Ubud.Space with reliable high speed internet
- +Strong digital nomad and expat community with multiple Facebook groups and regular meetups across Bali
- +Excellent café scene with many laptop friendly spots serving good coffee, smoothie bowls and vegan food
Cons
- −Traffic can be congested on the narrow roads around the centre, especially at peak hours
- −Sidewalks are inconsistent or broken, so walking can be tiring and not always safe at night
- −Air quality can dip during regional burning season and on very busy traffic days
- −You generally need a scooter or frequent taxis or Gojek rides to move efficiently
🇹🇭Koh Lanta
Pros
- +Tropical island lifestyle with long sandy beaches, sunsets and laid-back vibe
- +Lower cost of living than Western cities while still offering decent infrastructure and healthcare access
- +Established digital nomad community centred around KoHub, COWORX and other workspaces
- +Fast fibre internet available via Thai ISPs, with 1 Gbps at KoHub and strong 4G/5G coverage in popular areas
Cons
- −Rainy season from May to October can bring frequent showers, choppy seas and occasional power or internet hiccups
- −You usually need a scooter or tuk-tuk to get around as beaches and villages are spread out
- −Infrastructure is more limited than mainland hubs – fewer malls, hospitals and cultural venues
- −Some areas are very seasonal, with venues closing or running reduced hours in green season
