Koh Phangan vs Marrakech: cost of living for digital nomads
Koh Phangan, Thailand and Marrakech, Morocco, 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
- Marrakech is about 4% cheaper than Koh Phangan for a month of nomad living ($1,200 vs $1,250).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $500 in Koh Phangan against $520 in Marrakech.
- Koh Phangan scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Koh Phangan: 60 Mbps typical against 50 Mbps.
- Koh Phangan is tropical; Marrakech is arid.
Koh Phangan wins 3 of the measured lines; Marrakech wins 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Koh Phangan or Marrakech?
Marrakech is cheaper: about $1,200/month against $1,250/month in Koh Phangan, roughly 4% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Koh Phangan or Marrakech?
Koh Phangan scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Marrakech.
Which has faster internet, Koh Phangan or Marrakech?
Koh Phangan has faster typical internet: 60 Mbps against 50 Mbps in Marrakech.
| Line | Koh Phangan | Marrakech |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,250 | $1,200 |
| Rent | $500 | $520 |
| Food | $350 | $340 |
| Transport | $60 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 50 |
| Climate | tropical | arid |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 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): Koh Phangan August 30, 2026, Marrakech November 9, 2026.