At a glance
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Nomad score | 7.8 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,263 / mo | $2,513 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 34° / 27°C | 30° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 77 Moderate | 61 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Average high | 32.2°C | 28.7°C |
| Average low | 24.7°C | 25.7°C |
| Precipitation | 143 mm / mo | 145 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 288 h / mo | 296 h / mo |
| Humidity | 75% | 79% |
| Rain days | 16.1 / mo | 17.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 14.2 km/h | 19.3 km/h |
TH
Bangkok · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 34
A 34
M 33
J 33
J 31
A 32
S 31
O 31
N 31
D 32
TH
Koh Phangan · average high by month
J 28
F 28
M 29
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 29
A 29
S 29
O 28
N 28
D 28
Air quality
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| US AQI | 77 | 61 |
| PM2.5 | 25.5 µg/m³ | 8.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 25.9 µg/m³ | 9.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 233 µg/m³ | 79 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 8 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.2 | 6.4 |
| Startup Scene | 8.2 | 4.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Air Conditioning | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.1 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.8 | 5.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Weather | 6.3 | 8.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.1 | 6.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 7.0 | 5.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.0 | 7.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.0 | 6.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Culture | 9.3 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 8.8 | 4.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 9.7 | 8.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.2 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 8.6 | 8.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Cafes with WiFi | 9.0 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 9.4 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 8.8 | 7.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Internet Speed | 9.0 | 7.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.5 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Fitness Facilities | 8.6 | 6.9 |
| Food Scene | 9.5 | 7.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 8.0 | 9.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Healthcare | 8.4 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.5 | 5.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Political Stability | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Visa Ease | 8.0 | 7.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Air Quality | 3.7 | 7.7 |
| Cleanliness | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.2 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.8 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.3 | 8.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Female Friendly | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 7.8 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Airport Connectivity | 9.3 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 8.4 | 4.8 |
| Public Transit | 8.6 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 9.5 | 4.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Walkability | 5.7 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Coworking Quality | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 8.3 | 6.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Jeans | $73 per pair | $49 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $37 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $97 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Dining Out | $91 per month | $91 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Cinema Ticket | $8.53 per ticket | $7.62 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Coffee | $3.35 per cup | $2.59 per cup |
| Beer | $2.89 per pint | $2.74 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.28 per meal | $3.05 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $37 per meal | $37 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.70 per meal | $7.62 per meal |
| Apples | $3.20 per kg | $3.35 per kg |
| Bread | $1.68 per loaf | $1.98 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.49 per bottle | $0.61 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.89 per liter | $1.83 per liter |
| Rice | $1.46 per kg | $1.37 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.94 per kg | $5.48 per kg |
| Beef | $15 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $23 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Groceries | $152 per month | $168 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Health Insurance | $15 per month | $15 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $55 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.57 per purchase | $4.57 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Housing | $259 per month | $259 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $670 per month | $548 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,157 per month | $1,066 per month |
| Coworking Space | $168 per month | $168 per month |
| Coliving Space | $746 per month | $670 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Internet & Mobile | $18 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Leisure Activities | $46 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Haircut | $17 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.83 per kg | $1.52 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Mobile Plan | $20 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $18 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $15 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $64 per month | $55 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $14 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Transportation | $55 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.22 per trip | $4.57 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.26 per km | $1.52 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $43 per month | $0.00 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $4.11 per trip | $9.14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.20 per liter | $1.28 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $107 per month | $107 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Bangkok
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Koh Phangan
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| Utilities | $37 per month | $37 per month |