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About Cat Ba Island

Cat Ba Island, Vietnam 🇻🇳🏝️ is a laid-back spot for digital nomads who want stunning nature and a slower pace. Expect dramatic limestone scenery, fresh seafood, and affordable living. Wi‑Fi is decent in town, but not always reliable outside it. Great for remote workers who value scenery, quiet, and weekend adventures over big-city convenience 💻🌿

Through the year

Best in November (70) · now 70
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 33 mm Feb: 49 mm Mar: 33 mm Apr: 65 mm May: 135 mm Jun: 233 mm Jul: 292 mm Aug: 375 mm Sep: 444 mm Oct: 162 mm Nov: 38 mm Dec: 16 mm Jan: 19°C / 15°C Feb: 19°C / 16°C Mar: 22°C / 18°C Apr: 26°C / 22°C May: 28°C / 25°C Jun: 30°C / 27°C Jul: 30°C / 27°C Aug: 30°C / 26°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 27°C / 23°C Nov: 25°C / 21°C Dec: 20°C / 17°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Key scores

Cost of Living 8.0
Internet Speed 7.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.0
Safety 8.0
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Weather 5.4
Nomad Friendly 5.1
Female Friendly 7.6
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Cat Ba Island
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $210.73 per month
Coworking Space $57.47 per month
Coffee $1.92 per cup
Beer $1.15 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.30 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $5.75 per month
Mobile Plan $5.76 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $8.81 per month

Other cities in Vietnam

Other cities in Vietnam
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ho Chi Minh City $1,274 7.2 Compare
2 Da Nang $1,161 7.2 Compare
3 Hanoi $1,106 7.0 Compare
4 Dalat $881 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Hai Phong VN Vietnam $870 6.1 Compare
2 Ninh Binh VN Vietnam $802 6.1 Compare
3 Hanoi VN Vietnam $1,106 7.0 Compare
4 Tam Coc VN Vietnam $869 5.8 Compare

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