Workation comparison
Ko Samui or Phuket?
Climate, cost, internet and time difference side by side. The better number is marked; what matters to you is your call.
The numbers
| Criterion | Ko Samui | Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Workation score | 78/100 | 74/100 |
| Internet avg. | 50 Mbit/s | 50 Mbit/s |
| Living & rent / month | ~800 €estimated | ~1,100 €estimated |
| Time difference to Berlin | +5 h | +5 h |
| Flight from Germany | 12:50 hfrom MUC | 12:15 hfrom FRA |
| Sunny days a year | 250 | 200 |
| Safety | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| English in daily life | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Coworking spaces | 23 | 22 |
| Entry | 30 days visa-free | 30 days visa-free |
| EU roaming | no | no |
Ko Samui leads in 4 criteria, Phuket in 2.
Climate through the year
Average temperature per month (daily mean). Daytime highs are usually a few degrees warmer.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Ko Samui
25
26
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
26
25
Phuket
29
29
30
30
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
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Ko Samui und Phuket goes head to head on November 18.
Three places a week as reels, a head-to-head every Wednesday, a data sheet every Saturday. Same numbers as on this page.
Data: WorkationBase, as of 04/2026. Sources and details on each destination page.
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