At a glance
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Surat Thani
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TH
Koh Phangan
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| Country | Thailand | Thailand |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,314 / mo | $2,513 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 24°C | 29° / 27°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 20 Good | 41 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Average high | 31.4°C | 28.7°C |
| Average low | 23.5°C | 25.7°C |
| Precipitation | 176 mm / mo | 145 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 280 h / mo | 296 h / mo |
| Humidity | 82% | 79% |
| Rain days | 19.7 / mo | 17.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.9 km/h | 19.3 km/h |
TH
Surat Thani · average high by month
J 30
F 32
M 34
A 34
M 33
J 33
J 32
A 32
S 31
O 30
N 29
D 29
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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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| US AQI | 20 | 41 |
| PM2.5 | 4 µg/m³ | 2 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 4.3 µg/m³ | 2.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 16 µg/m³ | 60 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.1 | 6.2 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.3 | 6.4 |
| Startup Scene | 3.4 | 4.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Air Conditioning | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 5.2 | 8.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.1 | 5.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Weather | 4.8 | 8.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.4 | 7.8 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Cost of Living | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Currency Stability | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.2 | 7.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.1 | 6.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Culture | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.3 | 7.2 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 8.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.4 | 8.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.4 | 9.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.6 | 8.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 3.4 | 6.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 7.7 |
| Internet Speed | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.6 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Fitness Facilities | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Food Scene | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.3 | 8.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.0 | 9.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Healthcare | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 5.1 | 7.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Political Stability | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.0 | 5.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.3 | 7.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Air Quality | 6.0 | 7.7 |
| Cleanliness | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.5 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.1 | 8.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Female Friendly | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Safety | 7.6 | 7.9 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Airport Connectivity | 6.3 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 6.9 | 4.8 |
| Public Transit | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 5.5 | 4.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Walkability | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Coworking Quality | 4.7 | 7.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Jeans | $31 per pair | $49 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $18 per dress | $29 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $76 per pair | $97 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Dining Out | $31 per month | $91 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Cinema Ticket | $5.50 per ticket | $7.62 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Coffee | $1.53 per cup | $2.59 per cup |
| Beer | $1.83 per pint | $2.74 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.53 per meal | $3.05 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $21 per meal | $37 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.89 per meal | $7.62 per meal |
| Apples | $3.06 per kg | $3.35 per kg |
| Bread | $1.22 per loaf | $1.98 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.31 per bottle | $0.61 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.68 per liter | $1.83 per liter |
| Rice | $0.92 per kg | $1.37 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.67 per kg | $5.48 per kg |
| Beef | $9.17 per kg | $14 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $23 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Groceries | $153 per month | $168 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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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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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $15 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $2.45 per purchase | $4.57 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Housing | $122 per month | $259 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $153 per month | $548 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $306 per month | $1,066 per month |
| Coworking Space | $107 per month | $168 per month |
| Coliving Space | $245 per month | $670 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Internet & Mobile | $15 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $30 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Haircut | $4.58 per visit | $12 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.22 per kg | $1.52 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Mobile Plan | $7.64 per month | $20 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $18 per month | $21 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $7.64 one-time | $15 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $24 per month | $55 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $14 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Transportation | $46 per month | $46 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.07 per trip | $4.57 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.31 per km | $1.52 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $18 per month | $0.00 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.06 per trip | $9.14 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.22 per liter | $1.28 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $7.64 per month | $107 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Surat Thani
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Koh Phangan
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| Utilities | $31 per month | $37 per month |