Koh Phangan vs Valparaiso: cost of living for digital nomads
Koh Phangan, Thailand and Valparaiso, Chile, 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
- Koh Phangan is about 5% cheaper than Valparaiso for a month of nomad living ($1,250 vs $1,310).
- Koh Phangan scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 6/10).
- Internet is faster in Valparaiso: 150 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Koh Phangan is tropical; Valparaiso is mediterranean.
Koh Phangan wins 4 of the measured lines; Valparaiso wins 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Koh Phangan or Valparaiso?
Koh Phangan is cheaper: about $1,250/month against $1,310/month in Valparaiso, roughly 5% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Koh Phangan or Valparaiso?
Koh Phangan scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 6/10 for Valparaiso.
Which has faster internet, Koh Phangan or Valparaiso?
Valparaiso has faster typical internet: 150 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Koh Phangan.
| Line | Koh Phangan | Valparaiso |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,250 | $1,310 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $350 | $380 |
| Transport | $60 | $40 |
| Coworking | $100 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 150 |
| Climate | tropical | mediterranean |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | island | coast |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
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, Valparaiso September 11, 2026.