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Koh Tao vs Bangkok

TH Thailand TH Thailand

Koh Tao, Thailand compared with Bangkok, Thailand: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Country Thailand Thailand
Nomad score 5.9 / 10 7.5 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $1,988 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 25°C 34° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 38 Good 86 Moderate

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Average high 27.4°C 32.2°C
Average 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

TH Koh Tao · average high by month

TH Bangkok · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
US AQI 38 86
PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ 23.7 µg/m³
PM10 7 µg/m³ 24 µg/m³
Ozone 77 µg/m³ 223 µg/m³
UV index 7 7.4

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 3.6 6.3
Local Payment Services 5.5 7.2
Startup Scene 2.9 8.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Air Conditioning 6.8 8.7
Green Spaces 5.6 5.2
Natural Disaster Risk 5.1 4.5
Noise Pollution 5.0 3.8
Seasonal Variety 3.0 3.3
Weather 4.6 4.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Mobile Network Coverage 6.9 9.3
Power Grid Reliability 6.5 8.3
Public WiFi Availability 4.1 7.1
VPN Reliability 7.3 6.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Accommodation Cost 6.5 7.0
Cost of Living 7.1 7.1
Currency Stability 8.2 6.9
Entertainment Cost 6.8 7.4
Food & Groceries 7.1 7.8
Gym Membership Cost 6.1 5.8
Transportation Cost 7.8 7.9

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Culture 5.2 9.1
Indoors Fun 3.1 8.6
Language Learning Opportunities 3.9 6.4
Local Experiences & Tours 7.7 9.1
Nightlife 5.3 9.4
Outdoors & Nature 9.0 5.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.3 8.8
Nomad Friendly 6.8 8.9
Online Community Presence 4.7 8.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Cafes with WiFi 6.3 8.9
Coworking Spaces Availability 4.1 9.4
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.0 8.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.8 9.0
Internet Speed 6.5 9.1
Local SIM Card Availability 8.3 9.4

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Fitness Facilities 5.4 8.6
Food Scene 6.8 9.5
Healthy Food Options 6.5 8.1
Yoga Studios 6.5 8.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Healthcare 4.8 8.1
Healthcare Affordability 8.3 8.0
Healthcare Quality 4.1 8.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 7.6 8.7
Ease of Business Registration 3.6 4.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.8 4.0
Freedom of Speech 4.8 5.4
Political Stability 6.2 3.7
Tax Friendliness 6.6 6.1
Visa Ease 7.0 6.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Air Quality 7.5 6.5
Cleanliness 6.4 5.8
Environmental Quality 6.9 4.9
Family Friendly 4.9 6.5
Language Barrier 5.9 5.8
Work-Life Balance 7.7 7.2

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Female Friendly 6.8 7.4
Racial Tolerance 7.2 7.5
Safety 7.3 7.7

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Airport Connectivity 2.3 9.4
Cycling 3.7 3.5
Intercity Travel Options 3.7 8.6
Public Transit 2.3 8.2
Ride-sharing Services 1.6 9.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 8.3 7.6
Walkability 6.2 5.7

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Coworking Quality 3.6 8.8
Freelance Ecosystem 3.2 7.0
Networking Opportunities 3.4 8.3
Remote Job Opportunities 3.0 6.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.5 5.5

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Jeans $38 per pair $38 per pair
Summer Dress $27 per dress $24 per dress
Running Shoes $100 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Dining Out $78 per month $90 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Cinema Ticket $7.64 per ticket $7.75 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Coffee $2.98 per cup $3.88 per cup
Beer $2.68 per pint $3.13 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.39 per meal $2.39 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.83 per meal $7.01 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $36 per meal $36 per meal
Apples $1.14 per kg $1.09 per kg
Bread $1.07 per loaf $1.07 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.75 per bottle $0.59 per bottle
Milk $1.43 per liter $1.96 per liter
Rice $1.16 per kg $1.22 per kg
Chicken Fillets $2.51 per kg $2.53 per kg
Beef $5.82 per kg $5.82 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Groceries $179 per month $133 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Health Insurance — $15 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Doctor Visit (GP) $21 per visit $30 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $0.92 per purchase $2.26 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Apartment (1 bedroom) $432 per month $347 per month
Housing $209 per month $328 per month
Coworking Space $104 per month $116 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,845 per month $954 per month
Coliving Space $1,364 per month $474 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Internet & Mobile $11 per month $34 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Leisure Activities $30 per month $68 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Haircut $4.58 per visit $8.80 per visit
Laundry $1.22 per kg $1.19 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Mobile Plan $11 per month $16 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $18 per month $18 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $8.92 one-time $1.46 one-time
Gym Membership $89 per month $60 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $24 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Taxi Start $2.98 per trip $1.04 per trip
Transportation $36 per month $55 per month
Taxi per km $5.22 per km $0.19 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $45 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $12 per trip $2.42 per trip
Gasoline $1.17 per liter $1.51 per liter
Scooter Rental $104 per month $89 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
TH Koh Tao TH Bangkok
Utilities $36 per month $60 per month
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