Ko Tao Scores

  • Entertainment: There are many interesting places, where you can take a fun with your friends or to spend romantic date.

  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.

  • Education: Secondary and higher education institutions provide a very mediocre level of knowledge, which indicates the need to reform them and introduce new, more effective programs and trained teachers.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife in Ko Tao is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Internet: There is high-speed Internet in Ko Tao.
  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Ko Tao directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Free WiFi: Free wi-fi is available in almost all hotels, but its speed raises many questions. In cafes and restaurants, you sometimes have to pay for an Internet connection.

  • Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.

  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.

  • Freedom of speech: People have full access to free media for accurate information and analysis. Journalists in most cases do their jobs without fear of detention or restraints.

  • Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population in Ko Tao has very low salaries as low as $500 a month.
  • Safety: In general, the situation in Ko Tao is calm, the average level of safety, but in some areas there are exceptions. Please be vigilant.
  • Friendliness to outsiders: The attitude towards foreigners is often open and friendly, but not overly intrusive.

  • LGBTQ friendly: Almost half of Ko Tao residents are in favor of equal rights for members of LGBT communities.

  • Level of happiness: More people satisfied with their daily activities and lives.

  • Expenses: Prices for everything are very affordable. There are many very decent pizzerias, cafes, restaurants at reasonable prices. Usual monthly spendings are around $1600.
  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Female friendly: There is no gender bias in society.

  • Healthcare: Healthcare system is very good and continues to develop at a rapid pace.