Ko Lipe vs Langkawi — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Country	Thailand	Malaysia
Nomad score	5.4 / 10	6.5 / 10
Cost of living	$2,309 / mo	$1,218 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	29° / 26°C	27° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI)	33 Good	31 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Average high	29.6°C	29.4°C
Average low	26.5°C	23.4°C
Precipitation	180 mm / mo	233 mm / mo
Sunshine	289 h / mo	279 h / mo
Humidity	78%	82%
Rain days	18.8 / mo	21.4 / mo
Wind speed	22.7 km/h	12.7 km/h

TH Ko Lipe · average high by month

J 30 F 30 M 31 A 30 M 30 J 30 J 30 A 29 S 29 O 29 N 29 D 29

MY Langkawi · average high by month

J 30 F 32 M 32 A 30 M 30 J 29 J 29 A 28 S 28 O 28 N 28 D 29

Air quality

Air quality
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
US AQI	33	31
PM2.5	6.9 µg/m³	6 µg/m³
PM10	10 µg/m³	8.5 µg/m³
Ozone	75 µg/m³	72 µg/m³
UV index	0	0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.7	3.3
Local Payment Services	4.4	6.6
Startup Scene	2.2	3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Air Conditioning	6.6	8.1
Green Spaces	5.4	8.4
Natural Disaster Risk	4.9	6.8
Noise Pollution	5.5	6.6
Seasonal Variety	3.2	2.7
Weather	6.0	5.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Mobile Network Coverage	7.3	7.8
Power Grid Reliability	6.3	7.2
Public WiFi Availability	3.6	5.3
VPN Reliability	7.3	8.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Accommodation Cost	5.6	7.5
Cost of Living	6.4	7.8
Currency Stability	7.6	7.1
Entertainment Cost	6.1	7.2
Food & Groceries	6.9	8.0
Gym Membership Cost	4.8	6.7
Transportation Cost	5.8	7.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Culture	5.2	6.6
Indoors Fun	2.9	4.8
Language Learning Opportunities	4.0	4.3
Local Experiences & Tours	7.4	8.0
Nightlife	4.4	5.4
Outdoors & Nature	8.6	9.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.7	3.7
Nomad Friendly	4.5	6.7
Online Community Presence	2.5	4.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Cafes with WiFi	4.5	6.3
Coworking Spaces Availability	2.3	4.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	3.6	5.2
Digital Nomad Popularity	2.9	3.8
Internet Speed	6.2	7.2
Local SIM Card Availability	7.6	7.9

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Fitness Facilities	3.2	5.2
Food Scene	6.5	6.8
Healthy Food Options	5.2	5.8
Yoga Studios	4.0	4.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Healthcare	3.9	6.5
Healthcare Affordability	6.6	8.4
Healthcare Quality	3.0	5.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	7.1	6.9
Ease of Business Registration	3.2	6.3
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.8	5.1
Freedom of Speech	4.5	4.9
Political Stability	5.8	7.5
Tax Friendliness	6.3	7.8
Visa Ease	6.5	7.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Air Quality	8.2	7.3
Cleanliness	6.3	7.1
Environmental Quality	7.2	7.7
Family Friendly	4.7	7.7
Language Barrier	5.4	7.9
Work-Life Balance	7.2	8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Female Friendly	7.6	7.9
Racial Tolerance	7.5	7.5
Safety	8.1	8.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Airport Connectivity	1.8	6.8
Cycling	2.9	3.9
Intercity Travel Options	2.8	5.3
Public Transit	1.3	3.0
Ride-sharing Services	0.6	6.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	5.5	8.5
Walkability	7.3	4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Coworking Quality	2.5	4.1
Freelance Ecosystem	2.7	3.9
Networking Opportunities	3.0	4.0
Remote Job Opportunities	3.2	3.3
Time Zone Favorability	7.2	7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Jeans	$49 per pair	$37 per pair
Summer Dress	$20 per dress	$20 per dress
Running Shoes	$97 per pair	$75 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Dining Out	$122 per month	$20 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Cinema Ticket	$0.00 per ticket	$4.47 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Coffee	$2.89 per cup	$2.98 per cup
Beer	$3.05 per pint	$2.49 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$4.57 per meal	$2.49 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$43 per meal	$25 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$8.53 per meal	$4.47 per meal
Apples	$3.35 per kg	$2.49 per kg
Bread	$1.98 per loaf	$0.99 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.76 per bottle	$0.50 per bottle
Milk	$2.59 per liter	$1.49 per liter
Rice	$1.68 per kg	$0.99 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$7.31 per kg	$2.98 per kg
Beef	$18 per kg	$7.46 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$26 per bottle	$14 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Groceries	$228 per month	$75 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Health Insurance	$18 per month	$12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Doctor Visit (GP)	$37 per visit	$15 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$7.62 per purchase	$3.73 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Housing	$259 per month	$199 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$655 per month	$298 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,371 per month	$621 per month
Coworking Space	$168 per month	$87 per month
Coliving Space	$564 per month	$447 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Internet & Mobile	$14 per month	$30 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Leisure Activities	$37 per month	$12 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Haircut	$11 per visit	$4.97 per visit
Laundry	$1.83 per kg	$1.99 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Mobile Plan	$20 per month	$9.94 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$27 per month	$32 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$15 one-time	$8.70 one-time
Gym Membership	$55 per month	$45 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$18 per hour	$15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Transportation	$18 per month	$25 per month
Taxi Start	$1.52 per trip	$1.99 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.52 per km	$0.75 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$0.00 per month	$25 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$6.09 per trip	$2.98 per trip
Gasoline	$1.58 per liter	$0.52 per liter
Scooter Rental	$9.14 per month	$9.94 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	TH Ko Lipe	MY Langkawi
Utilities	$67 per month	$37 per month