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Cam Ranh, Vietnam 🇻🇳
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Nomad Score:
66%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable city with low prices for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
84%
Weight: 80
Reasonably priced apartments and guesthouses, especially outside peak tourist seasons.
🍎 Food & Groceries
89%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer cheap and fresh options; groceries are inexpensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and scooter rentals are very cheap and widely used.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
73%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited compared to larger cities.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
78%
Weight: 10
Local gyms offer memberships at low prices, though facilities vary in quality.
💱 Currency Stability
65%
Weight: 30
Vietnamese Dong is relatively stable but subject to regional economic fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
76%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 30-50 Mbps; stable but occasional slowdowns during peak hours.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
54%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces; mostly small setups catering to locals and tourists.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
79%
Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, suitable for casual work sessions.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
68%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to nomads but lack dedicated work-friendly amenities.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
42%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hotspot; more popular for beach tourism.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
89%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and activate SIM cards with good data plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
75%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with good opportunities for leisure and work balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
69%
Weight: 15
Coastal city with decent air quality but some pollution from traffic and tourism.
🧼 Cleanliness
63%
Weight: 10
Moderate cleanliness; public areas can be littered, but tourist spots are better maintained.
🗨️ Language Barrier
47%
Weight: 30
Limited English spoken outside tourist areas; basic Vietnamese knowledge helpful.
💨 Air Quality
68%
Weight: 15
Generally good coastal air but occasional haze during dry season.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
57%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities but safe environment.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
59%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; more serious treatments require travel to bigger cities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
81%
Weight: 25
Medical services are inexpensive compared to Western countries.
🏥 Healthcare
62%
Weight: 20
Sufficient for minor issues; limited specialist care locally.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
85%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round; rainy season from September to December.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
51%
Weight: 10
Moderate risk of typhoons and flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
58%
Weight: 10
Limited urban parks but access to beaches and natural surroundings.
❄️ Air Conditioning
74%
Weight: 15
Common in hotels and cafes; less so in local homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
32%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation besides wet and dry seasons.
🔊 Noise Pollution
54%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise from traffic and tourism, quieter in residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
77%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional festivals and cuisine.
🌃 Nightlife
49%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; mostly small bars and beach parties.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
83%
Weight: 15
Beautiful beaches and nearby natural attractions for outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
56%
Weight: 10
Some Vietnamese language schools available but limited compared to major cities.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
71%
Weight: 10
Good variety of local tours including boat trips and cultural visits.
🎳 Indoors Fun
44%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment options; mostly small cafes and restaurants.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
86%
Weight: 25
Excellent local Vietnamese cuisine with fresh seafood and street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
48%
Weight: 10
Limited number of yoga studios; mostly small and informal.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
57%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available; limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
79%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits, vegetables, and seafood widely available.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
73%
Weight: 20
UTC+7 is convenient for Asia and Europe but less so for Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
41%
Weight: 25
Few formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
39%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; most remote work comes from international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
43%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community; limited local support infrastructure.
🏢 Coworking Quality
50%
Weight: 30
Basic coworking spaces with essential amenities but not high-end.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
37%
Weight: 15
Minimal startup activity; most innovation hubs are in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.
💳 Local Payment Services
64%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments growing but cash still dominant.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Moderate interest in crypto; regulatory environment cautious.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
67%
Weight: 30
Cam Ranh International Airport offers domestic and some international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
38%
Weight: 20
Limited public transit; mostly buses with infrequent schedules.
🚶 Walkability
55%
Weight: 20
Walkable in central areas but infrastructure can be uneven.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
72%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Grab widely used and affordable.
🚲 Cycling
51%
Weight: 10
Cycling possible but limited dedicated bike lanes.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
70%
Weight: 15
Good bus and train connections to major cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
88%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals are cheap and widely available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
79%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage throughout city and surrounding areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; some occasional slowdowns.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
71%
Weight: 15
Occasional outages but generally stable electricity supply.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
63%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi available in cafes and hotels but not widespread outdoors.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
68%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival and e-visa options available; process straightforward for many nationalities.
📊 Tax Friendliness
54%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; complex regulations for foreigners.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
40%
Weight: 15
Restricted compared to Western standards; government controls media and speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
70%
Weight: 20
Stable one-party state with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
52%
Weight: 15
Possible but requires paperwork and local address; can be bureaucratic.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
56%
Weight: 10
Process improving but still involves significant paperwork and time.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa as of mid-2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
53%
Weight: 50
Some infrastructure for nomads but not a major hub.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
35%
Weight: 25
Few organized events; community mostly informal.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
47%
Weight: 20
Limited online groups focused on Cam Ranh digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
78%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low violent crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
61%
Weight: 50
Moderate; cultural norms require some caution but generally welcoming.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited diversity may cause occasional misunderstandings.