At a glance
 BT
Phuentsholing
|
 TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | Thailand |
| Nomad score | 4.7 / 10 | 6.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $625 / mo | $2,038 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 29° / 18°C | 31° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 84 Moderate | 72 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.7°C | 31°C |
| Average low | 19.1°C | 25.3°C |
| Precipitation | 244 mm / mo | 131 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 275 h / mo | 291 h / mo |
| Humidity | 74% | 76% |
| Rain days | 14.6 / mo | 15.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 8.3 km/h | 17.5 km/h |
BT
Phuentsholing · average high by month
J 22
F 23
M 28
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 31
A 30
S 31
O 29
N 27
D 24
TH
Pattaya · average high by month
J 31
F 31
M 32
A 33
M 32
J 32
J 30
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 31
D 31
Air quality
|
BT
Phuentsholing
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TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 84 | 72 |
| PM2.5 | 17.8 µg/m³ | 17.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 27.5 µg/m³ | 18 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 145 µg/m³ | 47 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 7.3 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.2 | 8.1 |
| Startup Scene | 2.2 | 4.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.2 | 8.7 |
| Green Spaces | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.1 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Weather | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.4 | 6.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.4 | 7.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living | 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Currency Stability | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 7.6 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.5 | 8.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 6.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.1 | 7.4 |
| Nightlife | 2.9 | 9.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 7.6 | 7.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 0.9 | 5.5 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.1 | 7.5 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.0 | 5.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 3.3 | 7.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.9 | 6.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.3 | 5.1 |
| Internet Speed | 5.1 | 8.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.0 | 9.2 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.5 | 8.0 |
| Food Scene | 5.4 | 8.4 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.5 | 7.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.2 | 6.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.4 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.5 | 7.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.3 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.8 | 4.6 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Political Stability | 7.7 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Visa Ease | 2.4 | 7.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.0 | 4.7 |
| Cleanliness | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Family Friendly | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.2 | 7.5 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 6.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 2.7 | 6.9 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 3.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.4 | 6.8 |
| Public Transit | 3.4 | 4.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 0.8 | 8.3 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.2 | 9.1 |
| Walkability | 5.8 | 5.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.0 | 4.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.1 | 5.1 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.1 | 4.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.0 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $21 per pair | $55 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $16 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $52 per pair | $97 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
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TH
Pattaya
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $21 per month | $76 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.15 per ticket | $7.31 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.05 per cup | $2.59 per cup |
| Beer | $0.73 per pint | $2.74 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.15 per meal | $2.13 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $21 per meal | $43 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.25 per meal | $6.70 per meal |
| Apples | $2.10 per kg | $2.89 per kg |
| Bread | $0.52 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.31 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $0.73 per liter | $1.98 per liter |
| Rice | $0.73 per kg | $1.37 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.20 per kg | $5.48 per kg |
| Beef | $5.25 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $11 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $52 per month | $137 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $8.40 per month | $15 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $8.40 per visit | $55 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $3.15 per purchase | $4.57 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $68 per month | $168 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $126 per month | $503 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $367 per month | $975 per month |
| Coworking Space | $42 per month | $137 per month |
| Coliving Space | $210 per month | $381 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
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TH
Pattaya
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|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $13 per month | $14 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $8.40 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.15 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.62 per kg | $1.52 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $4.20 per month | $17 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $13 per month | $20 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $3.15 one-time | $12 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $21 per month | $55 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.40 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $16 per month | $30 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.05 per trip | $1.52 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.31 per km | $0.46 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $5.25 per month | $37 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.15 per trip | $4.26 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.05 per liter | $1.29 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $8.40 per month | $76 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $16 per month | $37 per month |
Visa & Legal Fees
Local prices in US dollars
|
BT
Phuentsholing
|
TH
Pattaya
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Visa & Legal Fees | $3.15 per month | $0.00 per month |