🌿 Lifestyle | Quieter, relaxed beachside living; popular with retirees and families | Busy, vibrant, tourist-heavy; nightlife, shopping, and entertainment hubs |
🏖️ Beach Access | Long and calm beaches, ideal for swimming and walking | Beachfront is accessible but crowded and commercialized |
🏘️ Property Options | Many mid-range to upscale condos, pool villas, and low-rise buildings | Condos dominate, often in high-rise buildings, smaller units |
👪 Community | Expats, retirees, and long-term residents | Short-term tourists, digital nomads, and some expats |
🛒 Convenience | Fewer malls, but good restaurants and daily needs nearby | Surrounded by shopping malls, markets, nightlife, and tourist services |
🚦 Noise & Traffic | Quieter streets, less traffic | Noisy and congested, especially near nightlife areas |
🏫 Family-Friendliness | Family-oriented environment with nearby international schools | Not ideal for families due to party scene and noise |
💰 Cost of Living | Slightly lower for rent and food | Slightly higher due to proximity to central services |
🧘♂️ Quality of Life | More peaceful, nature access, ideal for long-term living | Dynamic, but can feel chaotic for full-time residents |