Koh Phangan vs Windhoek: cost of living for digital nomads
Koh Phangan, Thailand and Windhoek, Namibia, 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
- Windhoek is about 2% cheaper than Koh Phangan for a month of nomad living ($1,225 vs $1,250).
- Koh Phangan scores higher on safety (8/10 vs 7/10).
- Internet is faster in Windhoek: 90 Mbps typical against 60 Mbps.
- Koh Phangan is tropical; Windhoek is arid.
Koh Phangan wins 2 of the measured lines; Windhoek wins 5.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Koh Phangan or Windhoek?
Windhoek is cheaper: about $1,225/month against $1,250/month in Koh Phangan, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Koh Phangan or Windhoek?
Koh Phangan scores higher on safety: 8/10 against 7/10 for Windhoek.
Which has faster internet, Koh Phangan or Windhoek?
Windhoek has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 60 Mbps in Koh Phangan.
| Line | Koh Phangan | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,250 | $1,225 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $350 | $340 |
| Transport | $60 | $35 |
| Coworking | $100 | $85 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 60 | 90 |
| Climate | tropical | arid |
| City size | small | mid |
| Setting | island | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
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, Windhoek September 11, 2026.