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About Phong Nha

Phong Nha, Vietnam is a peaceful base for digital nomads who love nature 🌿. It offers stunning limestone karsts, caves, and a slow pace of life, with low costs and friendly locals. Wi‑Fi is decent in many guesthouses and cafés, though nightlife and coworking options are limited. Best for focused work, outdoor adventures, and a quiet escape 🏞️💻

Through the year

Best in April (62) · now 54
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 87 mm Feb: 119 mm Mar: 79 mm Apr: 86 mm May: 150 mm Jun: 104 mm Jul: 155 mm Aug: 159 mm Sep: 401 mm Oct: 555 mm Nov: 258 mm Dec: 172 mm Jan: 22°C / 16°C Feb: 24°C / 18°C Mar: 27°C / 20°C Apr: 32°C / 23°C May: 33°C / 25°C Jun: 35°C / 27°C Jul: 34°C / 27°C Aug: 34°C / 27°C Sep: 31°C / 25°C Oct: 28°C / 23°C Nov: 26°C / 20°C Dec: 23°C / 18°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7
Internet Speed 6.7
Safety 8.3
Accommodation Cost 8.5
Weather 5.2
Nomad Friendly 4.6
Female Friendly 8.1
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Phong Nha
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $248.41 per month
Coworking Space $84.08 per month
Coffee $1.34 per cup
Beer $0.96 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.72 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $11.46 per month
Mobile Plan $5.73 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $9.17 per month

Other cities in Vietnam

Other cities in Vietnam
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Da Nang $1,517 7.2 Compare
2 Ho Chi Minh City $2,301 7.1 Compare
3 Hanoi $1,729 7.1 Compare
4 Hoi An $1,431 6.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Thakhek LA Laos $488 5.1 Compare
2 Dong Hoi VN Vietnam $1,136 5.9 Compare
3 Hue VN Vietnam $1,187 6.4 Compare
4 Savannakhet LA Laos $1,112 5.2 Compare

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