Krabi, Thailand 🇹🇭
#393
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Nomad Score:
68%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Krabi offers a low cost of living compared to Western standards, with affordable food, transport, and daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced apartments and guesthouses, though prices rise during peak tourist seasons.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food are very affordable; imported goods cost more but still reasonable.
🚌 Transportation Cost
83%
Weight: 20
Cheap local transport options like songthaews and scooter rentals keep costs low.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
61%
Weight: 10
Gyms are available but fewer in number; prices are moderate but less competitive.
💱 Currency Stability
74%
Weight: 30
Thai Baht is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
68%
Weight: 100
Internet is generally reliable with speeds around 20-50 Mbps; fiber is available but not ubiquitous.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
55%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to Bangkok or Chiang Mai, but some options exist.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
70%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer WiFi, though speeds and reliability vary.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
63%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to nomads but fewer dedicated spots than major hubs.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
58%
Weight: 100
Growing but still a niche destination for digital nomads.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
90%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and affordable SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
89%
Weight: 30
Excellent balance with access to beaches, nature, and relaxed lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good environment with natural beauty, though some areas see pollution during tourist season.
🧼 Cleanliness
64%
Weight: 10
Clean in tourist areas but less so in some local neighborhoods.
🗨️ Language Barrier
52%
Weight: 30
Limited English outside tourist zones; basic Thai helpful.
💨 Air Quality
71%
Weight: 15
Good air quality overall, occasional haze during burning season.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Suitable for families seeking nature and quiet; limited schooling and healthcare options.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
67%
Weight: 20
Decent healthcare facilities nearby; better options in larger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
84%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is affordable compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
69%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available locally; serious cases require travel to bigger cities.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
88%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season May-October.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
60%
Weight: 10
Low earthquake risk; occasional flooding and storms during monsoon season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85%
Weight: 10
Abundant natural parks, beaches, and outdoor areas.
❄️ Air Conditioning
80%
Weight: 15
Widely available in accommodations and public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation aside from wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
62%
Weight: 10
Low noise pollution outside tourist hotspots; some noise during festivals and peak season.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with festivals, temples, and traditional customs.
🌃 Nightlife
54%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife compared to Bangkok or Phuket; mostly bars and beach parties.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
93%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, islands, hiking, and water activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal opportunities to learn Thai.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
81%
Weight: 10
Wide range of tours including island hopping, diving, and cultural excursions.
🎳 Indoors Fun
47%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options; mostly small cinemas and bars.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
84%
Weight: 25
Strong local Thai cuisine with fresh seafood and street food options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
62%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available, mostly catering to tourists.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
60%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers present but limited variety.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
73%
Weight: 15
Good availability of fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood; vegetarian options growing.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
75%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 time zone works well for Asia and partially for Europe; less ideal for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
51%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events; mostly informal meetups.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
40%
Weight: 20
Few local remote job opportunities; mostly reliant on global remote work.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
43%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
54%
Weight: 30
Basic coworking spaces with essential amenities but limited advanced facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
35%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup ecosystem; most activity centered in Bangkok.
💳 Local Payment Services
67%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash still dominant; some international card acceptance.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest; regulatory environment cautious but crypto use present.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
68%
Weight: 30
Krabi International Airport connects to regional hubs; limited direct long-haul flights.
🚇 Public Transit
39%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on taxis, songthaews, and scooters.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Walkable in town centers but limited sidewalks and infrastructure.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
48%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Grab available but less prevalent than in bigger cities.
🚲 Cycling
57%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited dedicated cycling infrastructure; traffic can be challenging.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good bus and ferry connections to nearby cities and islands.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
91%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
78%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout most areas; 5G expanding slowly.
🔒 VPN Reliability
74%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; occasional throttling reported.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
76%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
59%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and hotels but not widespread.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
65%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; longer stays require extensions or special visas.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Complex tax rules for foreigners; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate freedom with some restrictions on political speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
68%
Weight: 20
Generally stable but occasional political unrest in Thailand.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
43%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners without work permits; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
47%
Weight: 10
Bureaucratic and time-consuming process for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
55%
Weight: 35
Thailand offers special visas but not fully tailored for digital nomads yet.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
64%
Weight: 50
Moderately friendly with growing awareness but infrastructure still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
49%
Weight: 25
Occasional meetups but no large regular events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
57%
Weight: 20
Small but active online groups focused on Krabi.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
73%
Weight: 100
Generally safe for tourists and nomads; petty crime exists but low violent crime.
♀️ Female Friendly
65%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution but many female travelers feel comfortable.
✊ Racial Tolerance
68%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant with friendly locals; occasional cultural misunderstandings.