Guatemala City vs Koh Phangan: cost of living for digital nomads
Guatemala City, Guatemala and Koh Phangan, Thailand, 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
- Guatemala City is about 2% cheaper than Koh Phangan for a month of nomad living ($1,230 vs $1,250).
- Koh Phangan scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 5/10).
- Internet is faster in Guatemala City: 110 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Guatemala City is temperate; Koh Phangan is tropical.
Guatemala City wins 5 of the measured lines; Koh Phangan wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Guatemala City or Koh Phangan?
Guatemala City is cheaper: about $1,230/month against $1,250/month in Koh Phangan, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Guatemala City or Koh Phangan?
Koh Phangan scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 5/10 for Guatemala City.
Which has faster internet, Guatemala City or Koh Phangan?
Guatemala City has faster typical internet: 110 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Koh Phangan.
| Line | Guatemala City | Koh Phangan |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,230 | $1,250 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $330 | $350 |
| Transport | $40 | $60 |
| Coworking | $95 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 110 | 60 |
| Climate | temperate | tropical |
| City size | metro | small |
| Setting | inland | island |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Koh Phangan
Thai island with a fast-growing nomad scene around Sri Thanu — beaches, wellness, low cost.
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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): Guatemala City September 11, 2026, Koh Phangan August 30, 2026.