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About Koh Tao

Koh Tao, Thailand 🏝️ is a laid-back island great for digital nomads who want a tropical work-life balance. You’ll find cozy cafés, a friendly expat vibe, and plenty of diving and beach time after work. Wi‑Fi can be decent in town, but speeds and power reliability vary, so it’s best for flexible remote workers rather than heavy online demands. 🌴💻

Through the year

Best in January (74) · now 65
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 19 mm Feb: 81 mm Mar: 32 mm Apr: 80 mm May: 183 mm Jun: 120 mm Jul: 167 mm Aug: 141 mm Sep: 192 mm Oct: 266 mm Nov: 336 mm Dec: 131 mm Jan: 26°C / 25°C Feb: 27°C / 25°C Mar: 27°C / 26°C Apr: 29°C / 27°C May: 29°C / 26°C Jun: 28°C / 26°C Jul: 28°C / 26°C Aug: 28°C / 26°C Sep: 27°C / 25°C Oct: 27°C / 25°C Nov: 27°C / 25°C Dec: 27°C / 25°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 7.1
Internet Speed 6.5
Safety 7.3
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8
Weather 4.6
Accommodation Cost 6.5
Nomad Friendly 6.8
Female Friendly 6.8
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Koh Tao
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $366.77 per month
Coworking Space $122.26 per month
Coffee $2.14 per cup
Beer $3.06 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.67 per meal
Mobile Plan $12.23 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $21.39 per month
Monthly Transport Pass $45.85 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 Koh Samui TH Thailand $2,163 6.9 Compare
2 Surat Thani TH Thailand $1,314 6.0 Compare
3 Ranong TH Thailand $1,447 5.8 Compare
4 Koh Phangan TH Thailand $2,513 7.1 Compare

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