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About Ko Chang

Ko Chang, Thailand 🏝️ is a laid-back island escape for digital nomads who want beach life and quiet focus. Expect cozy cafés, affordable villas, and a slower pace than bigger Thai hubs. Internet can be decent in tourist areas, but it’s less reliable than Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Great for remote work with nature, not for nonstop coworking. 🌴💻

Through the year

Best in December (71) · now 61
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 26 mm Feb: 64 mm Mar: 92 mm Apr: 145 mm May: 316 mm Jun: 411 mm Jul: 661 mm Aug: 450 mm Sep: 636 mm Oct: 289 mm Nov: 115 mm Dec: 26 mm Jan: 30°C / 23°C Feb: 30°C / 24°C Mar: 30°C / 25°C Apr: 31°C / 27°C May: 31°C / 26°C Jun: 30°C / 26°C Jul: 29°C / 25°C Aug: 29°C / 25°C Sep: 28°C / 25°C Oct: 30°C / 25°C Nov: 30°C / 25°C Dec: 30°C / 24°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.9
Safety 8.0
Internet Speed 7.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8
Weather 5.8
Accommodation Cost 7.4
Nomad Friendly 5.9
Racial Tolerance 7.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Ko Chang
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $441.68 per month
Coworking Space $146.21 per month
Coffee $2.59 per cup
Beer $2.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.44 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $36.55 per month
Mobile Plan $19.80 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $21.32 per month

Other cities in Thailand

Other cities in Thailand
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chiang Mai $2,041 7.9 Compare
2 Bangkok $2,263 7.8 Compare
3 Phuket $2,245 7.3 Compare
4 Koh Phangan $2,513 7.1 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Rayong TH Thailand $1,663 6.1 Compare
2 Koh Mak TH Thailand $1,083 5.5 Compare
3 Koh Kood TH Thailand $1,708 5.5 Compare
4 Trat TH Thailand $921 5.9 Compare

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