📊 AT A GLANCE
| Metric | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Score | 5.9 /10 | 7.6 /10 |
| Cost of Living | $1,336/mo | $2,263/mo |
| Internet Speed | Mbps | Mbps |
| Weather Now | ⛈️ 29°/ 27°C | ⛈️ 36°/ 26°C |
| Air Quality (AQI) | 27 Good | 55 Moderate |
| Community | 👍 0 👎 0 | 👍 0 👎 0 |
🌡️ CLIMATE AVERAGES
| Metric | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Avg High | 27.4°C | 32.2°C |
| Avg Low | 25.5°C | 24.7°C |
| Precipitation | 146 mm/mo | 143 mm/mo |
| Sunshine | 295 h/mo | 288 h/mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 75% |
| Rain Days | 16.6 /mo | 16.1 /mo |
| Wind Speed | 24.9 km/h | 14.2 km/h |
💨 AIR QUALITY
| Pollutant | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 27 | 55 |
| PM2.5 | 5.7 µg/m³ | 8.2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 9.3 µg/m³ | 9.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 41.0 µg/m³ | 18.0 µg/m³ |
| UV Index | 0.0 | 0.0 |
📋 BUSINESS & ECONOMY
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.6 | 6.9 |
| 💳 Local Payment Services | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| 🚀 Startup Scene | 2.8 | 7.7 |
📋 CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| ❄️ Air Conditioning | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| 🏞️ Green Spaces | 8.2 | 5.7 |
| 🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk | 4.1 | 5.3 |
| 🔊 Noise Pollution | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| 🍂 Seasonal Variety | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| ☀️ Weather | 2.4 | 5.2 |
📋 CONNECTIVITY
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 Mobile Network Coverage | 6.6 | 9.2 |
| ⚡ Power Grid Reliability | 6.1 | 8.6 |
| 📶 Public WiFi Availability | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| 🔒 VPN Reliability | 6.8 | 7.5 |
📋 COST & AFFORDABILITY
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| 💱 Currency Stability | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| 🎟️ Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| 🍎 Food & Groceries | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| 🏋️ Gym Membership Cost | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| 🚌 Transportation Cost | 7.1 | 8.3 |
📋 CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🎭 Culture | 6.4 | 9.4 |
| 🎳 Indoors Fun | 3.8 | 9.1 |
| 🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities | 3.7 | 7.0 |
| 🧭 Local Experiences & Tours | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| 🌃 Nightlife | 4.2 | 9.1 |
| 🏞️ Outdoors & Nature | 9.6 | 5.9 |
📋 DIGITAL NOMAD COMMUNITY
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.9 | 8.5 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 5.6 | 8.8 |
| 🌐👥 Online Community Presence | 5.4 | 8.9 |
📋 DIGITAL NOMAD ESSENTIALS
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Cafes with WiFi | 7.4 | 9.0 |
| 👥 Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.3 | 9.5 |
| 💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.0 | 8.8 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 5.2 | 8.9 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 6.7 | 9.3 |
| 📱 Local SIM Card Availability | 7.6 | 9.4 |
📋 FOOD & FITNESS
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🏋️ Fitness Facilities | 4.7 | 8.6 |
| 🍽️ Food Scene | 6.8 | 9.7 |
| 🥗 Healthy Food Options | 6.2 | 8.1 |
| 🧠 Yoga Studios | 5.7 | 8.0 |
📋 HEALTHCARE
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Healthcare | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| 💉 Healthcare Affordability | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| 🏥 Healthcare Quality | 4.9 | 8.7 |
📋 LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| 📄 Ease of Business Registration | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| 🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| 🗣️ Freedom of Speech | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| 🏛️ Political Stability | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| 📊 Tax Friendliness | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| 🛂 Visa Ease | 7.4 | 6.9 |
📋 QUALITY OF LIFE
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 💨 Air Quality | 5.6 | 3.7 |
| 🧼 Cleanliness | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| 🌳 Environmental Quality | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| 👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly | 6.0 | 7.2 |
| 🗨️ Language Barrier | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| ⚖️ Work-Life Balance | 8.8 | 7.3 |
📋 SAFETY & TOLERANCE
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| ✊ Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 7.7 | 7.9 |
📋 TRANSPORTATION
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Airport Connectivity | 2.3 | 9.4 |
| 🚲 Cycling | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| 🚄 Intercity Travel Options | 3.2 | 8.5 |
| 🚇 Public Transit | 2.2 | 7.8 |
| 🚗 Ride-sharing Services | 1.9 | 9.4 |
| 🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.0 | 7.7 |
| 🚶 Walkability | 4.8 | 4.5 |
📋 WORK ENVIRONMENT
| Factor | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🏢 Coworking Quality | 3.1 | 9.1 |
| 🆓 Freelance Ecosystem | 4.4 | 8.0 |
| 🤝 Networking Opportunities | 4.6 | 8.5 |
| 💻 Remote Job Opportunities | 4.0 | 7.2 |
| 🕰️ Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 7.2 |
💰 CLOTHING
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 👖 Jeans | $24 per pair | $73 per pair |
| 👗 Summer Dress | $12 per dress | $37 per dress |
| 👟 Running Shoes | $61 per pair | $110 per pair |
💰 DINING OUT
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Dining Out | $61 per month | $91 per month |
💰 ENTERTAINMENT
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟️ Cinema Ticket | $7.64 per ticket | $8.53 per ticket |
💰 FOOD & DINING
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| ☕ Coffee | $2.14 per cup | $3.35 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $3.06 per pint | $2.89 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.67 per meal | $2.28 per meal |
| 🍷 Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $37 per meal | $37 per meal |
| 🍔 Fast Food Combo | $5.50 per meal | $6.70 per meal |
| 🍎 Apples | $2.45 per kg | $3.20 per kg |
| 🍞 Bread | $1.22 per loaf | $1.68 per loaf |
| 💧 Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.61 per bottle | $0.49 per bottle |
| 🥛 Milk | $1.68 per liter | $1.89 per liter |
| 🍚 Rice | $1.38 per kg | $1.46 per kg |
| 🥩 Chicken Fillets | $3.97 per kg | $5.94 per kg |
| 🍖 Beef | $9.17 per kg | $15 per kg |
| 🥂 Wine (Mid-range) | $18 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
💰 GROCERIES
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🛒 Groceries | $122 per month | $152 per month |
💰 HEALTH INSURANCE
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🏥 Health Insurance | $15 per month | $15 per month |
💰 HEALTHCARE
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🩺 Doctor Visit (GP) | $21 per visit | $55 per visit |
| 💊 Pharmacy (basic meds) | $0.92 per purchase | $4.57 per purchase |
💰 HOUSING
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing | $153 per month | $259 per month |
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $367 per month | $670 per month |
| 🏠 Airbnb (1 month) | $611 per month | $1,157 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $122 per month | $168 per month |
| 🏘️ Coliving Space | $458 per month | $746 per month |
💰 INTERNET & MOBILE
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 📶 Internet & Mobile | $12 per month | $18 per month |
💰 LEISURE ACTIVITIES
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities | $31 per month | $46 per month |
💰 PERSONAL CARE
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 💈 Haircut | $4.58 per visit | $17 per visit |
| 👕 Laundry | $1.22 per kg | $1.83 per kg |
💰 SERVICES
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $12 per month | $20 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $21 per month | $18 per month |
| 📶 SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $12 one-time | $12 one-time |
| 🏋️ Gym Membership | $46 per month | $64 per month |
| 🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend) | $24 per hour | $14 per hour |
💰 TRANSPORTATION
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🚗 Transportation | $15 per month | $55 per month |
| 🚕 Taxi Start | $3.06 per trip | $1.22 per trip |
| 🚕 Taxi per km | $0.61 per km | $0.26 per km |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $46 per month | $43 per month |
| 📱 Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.64 per trip | $4.11 per trip |
| 🚘 Gasoline | $1.28 per liter | $1.20 per liter |
| 🛵 Scooter Rental | $153 per month | $107 per month |
💰 UTILITIES
| Item | Koh Tao | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| 🔌 Utilities | $46 per month | $37 per month |