Bangkok vs Port Louis: cost of living for digital nomads
Bangkok, Thailand and Port Louis, Mauritius, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Port Louis is about 7% cheaper than Bangkok for a month of nomad living ($1,600 vs $1,720).
- Port Louis scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Bangkok: 230 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Both have a tropical climate.
Bangkok wins 3 of the measured lines; Port Louis wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Bangkok or Port Louis?
Port Louis is cheaper: about $1,600/month against $1,720/month in Bangkok, roughly 7% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Bangkok or Port Louis?
Port Louis scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Bangkok.
Which has faster internet, Bangkok or Port Louis?
Bangkok has faster typical internet: 230 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Port Louis.
| Line | Bangkok | Port Louis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,720 | $1,600 |
| Rent | $720 | $720 |
| Food | $420 | $430 |
| Transport | $60 | $55 |
| Coworking | $130 | $130 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 230 | 60 |
| Climate | tropical | tropical |
| City size | metro | mid |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 7/10 |
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Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Bangkok November 1, 2026, Port Louis November 2, 2026.