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Researched Updated Oct 19, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About scores

Scores run from 0 to 10, where 10 is best for a remote worker and 5 is an average city.

Cost & Affordability

7 factors · average 8.0
Cost of Living 8.6 Weight 150

A monthly remote-worker budget is low, though international-style spending costs more than a local household basket. 2 1

Evidence

Corrected data/city-costs/vn/quy-nhon.yaml: nine nomad lines sum USD 940.00/month at â‚«26,100/USD; independent Livingcost 21 June 2026 reports USD 515 for its different one-person basket.

Accommodation Cost 8.4 Weight 80

Monthly apartments are inexpensive; central and short-stay units command a premium. 31 1

Evidence

Quy Nhon Homes lists furnished Ecolife Riverside 1BR, 42 m2, from â‚«4,500,000/month; Numbeo August 2026 central 1BR â‚«7.67m versus outside â‚«5.33m.

Food & Groceries 8.7 Weight 40

Local meals and produce are very affordable; imported products cost more. 2 1

Evidence

Livingcost June 2026 lunch USD 1.86, rice USD 0.93/kg and chicken USD 3.65/kg; Numbeo meal â‚«50,000 and milk â‚«35,000/litre. Corrected monthly food-budget arithmetic is in Findings.

Transportation Cost 8.3 Weight 20

Buses and short taxi trips are inexpensive; app rides vary with demand. 1 25

Evidence

Numbeo August 2026 pass â‚«150,000, taxi start â‚«20,000 and taxi mile â‚«24,140.17 (â‚«15,000/km); at prep FX these give USD 5.75, 0.77 and 0.57. Grab Binh Dinh minimum â‚«27,000.

Entertainment Cost 7.7 Weight 15

Beer, cinema and everyday leisure are affordable, with higher prices at resorts. 2 1

Evidence

Livingcost June 2026 pub beer USD 1.02 and cinema USD 2.74 match corrected item prices; Numbeo August 2026 draft beer â‚«25,000 and cinema â‚«90,000 show survey variation.

Gym Membership Cost 8.0 Weight 10

Ordinary fitness memberships are cheap by international standards. 2 1

Evidence

Livingcost June 2026 gym USD 16.90/month matches the corrected Gym Membership line; Numbeo August 2026 ₫445,000, range ₫390,000–500,000, converts to USD 17.05 at prep FX.

Currency Stability 6.6 Weight 30

The dong is managed but depreciates against the dollar; it is not a hard peg. 21

Evidence

IMF September 2025 table: year-end VND/USD 24,269 in 2023 and 25,485 in 2024, approximately 5.0% more dong per dollar.

Digital Nomad Essentials

6 factors · average 5.7
Internet Speed 7.7 Weight 100

Broadband and work cafes support online work, but test the actual property connection. No city median was verified. 1 4 20

Low confidence
Evidence

Numbeo advertises 60 Mbps+ internet at â‚«190,000/month; Hestia reviewer praises fast Wi-Fi; Ookla rendition gives Vietnam fixed median 360.79 Mbps in August 2026, not Quy Nhon.

Coworking Spaces Availability 3.0 Weight 40

Workspace cafes are easier to establish than dedicated serviced coworking offices. 4 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Hestia lists a daily cafe/workspace at 52 Chuong Duong. Checks of its services section and Wikivoyage for coworking memberships, desk tariffs and meeting rooms found no dated dedicated-office offer; this is a limited search, not proof of absence.

Cafes with WiFi 7.0 Weight 30

Wi-Fi is common in cafes, giving a useful choice of casual work locations. 3 4

Evidence

Wikivoyage Connect says most cafes/restaurants offer free Wi-Fi; Coool lists Hestia and laptop-friendly Homebrew, Capu and La Viet.

Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 5.6 Weight 30

Several laptop-friendly cafes exist, but dedicated work amenities need checking in person. 4

Evidence

Coool names Hestia Cafe and Workspace with AC and 07:00–22:00 hours, plus three nearby laptop-friendly venues; no call booths or outlet counts are listed.

Digital Nomad Popularity 3.1 Weight 100

The international remote-worker community remains small and poorly measured. 24 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage describes predominantly domestic visitors; the October 2024 expat thread and later replies describe few foreigners rather than an established nomad hub.

Local SIM Card Availability 8.0 Weight 25

Local service is inexpensive and available in town; arrange connectivity before arrival if needed. 3 1

Evidence

Wikivoyage April 2026 airport update says no SIM sales at Phu Cat; project prep lists Viettel/Vinaphone/Mobifone and passport registration, while Numbeo plan is â‚«155,000.

Quality of Life

6 factors · average 6.6
Work-Life Balance 7.7 Weight 30

Beach access and inexpensive daily living support a relaxed routine, with seasonal weather constraints. 23 2

Evidence

Avani lists Xuan Van hiking and Hon Dat sea outings seasonal April–September; Livingcost June 2026 one-person basket is USD 515, a different basket from the corrected project nomad budget.

Environmental Quality 7.0 Weight 15

Coastal scenery and conservation initiatives are strengths, alongside urban and marine pressures. 28 6

Evidence

Ministry report February 2025 describes Nhon Hai waste sorting and reef conservation; CAMS 2025 annual model mean PM2.5 is 13.53 µg/m³.

Cleanliness 6.4 Weight 10

Tourist areas benefit from cleanup efforts, but a cleanliness award does not establish uniform conditions. 28

Evidence

Ministry February 2025 reports ASEAN Clean Tourism City recognition and recycling initiatives in Nhon Hai; no street-by-street audit is provided.

Language Barrier 4.1 Weight 30

English support is uneven outside international hotels and tourist services. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage accommodation entries repeatedly specify basic or no English; Bai Xep hotels are described as more oriented to international visitors.

Air Quality 7.3 Weight 15

Modelled annual particle pollution is moderate and above the WHO guideline; local roadside exposure can differ. 6 7

Measured Low confidence Annual mean pm25 ug m3: 13.53, Hourly samples: 8760, Returned latitude: 13.800003, Returned longitude: 109.20001 (Open-Meteo CAMS global model, not a ground monitor, 2025-12)
Evidence

Open-Meteo CAMS 2025 returned 8,760 non-null hourly PM2.5 values averaging 13.52782 µg/m³ at grid 13.800003,109.20001.

Family Friendly 6.8 Weight 25

Affordable beach living and children’s activities help; long-stay schooling and specialist care need checking. 23 1 9

Evidence

Avani advertises a kids club; Numbeo preschool â‚«2m/month but no international primary tuition; FCDO says international schools concentrate in major cities.

Healthcare

3 factors · average 6.9
Healthcare Quality 5.8 Weight 20

Provincial specialist services are broader than basic clinics, but international-standard outcomes and English staffing were not verified. 10 9

Evidence

Binh Dinh Hospital April 2026 tariff includes cardiac intervention, neurology/stroke, general medicine and foreigner consultation rows; tariff is evidence of service scope, not outcomes.

Healthcare Affordability 8.5 Weight 25

Routine private consultations are affordable; specialist treatment and evacuation still require insurance. 10

Evidence

April 2026 hospital tariff foreigner internal medicine â‚«320,000, fast â‚«470,000 and specialist â‚«640,000; approximately USD 12.26,18.01,24.52 at prep FX.

Healthcare 6.3 Weight 20

Routine and some specialist care are available locally; international care pathways need advance planning. 10 9

Evidence

Hospital tariff lists foreigner outpatient and emergency services; FCDO advises private care for UK-comparable standards and comprehensive medical insurance.

Climate & Environment

6 factors · average 5.5
Weather 6.0 Weight 80

A useful dry season is offset by summer heat, humidity and concentrated autumn rain. 5

Measured Monthly mean min c: 23.3, Monthly mean max c: 30, Annual precipitation mm: 1851.8, October precipitation mm: 521, Annual mean humidity pct: 79 (Wikipedia climate table citing Vietnam Institute for Building Science and Technology, 2026-10)
Evidence

Climate table: monthly means 23.3–30.0 C, annual rain 1,851.8 mm, October 521.0 mm, November 464.3 mm and mean humidity 79%.

Natural Disaster Risk 3.8 Weight 10

Typhoons and flooding can seriously disrupt coastal life and services, especially in autumn. 19 5

Evidence

VnExpress 7 November 2025 documents Quy Nhon storm damage and power cuts persisting 24 hours after Kalmaegi; climate rain peaks at 521 mm in October.

Green Spaces 5.7 Weight 10

Tree-lined waterfront areas and nearby hills offer recreation, with a modest urban park network. 3 23

Evidence

Wikivoyage describes the five-kilometre promenade and trees by the beachfront play area; Avani offers Xuan Van hikes from wooded Quy Hoa.

Air Conditioning 7.8 Weight 15

AC is accessible in modern cafes and accommodation; confirm it in budget rooms. 4 3

Evidence

Hestia listing explicitly includes air conditioning; Wikivoyage Dong Tay hotel entry lists AC and Wi-Fi, while budget accommodation varies.

Seasonal Variety 4.1 Weight 10

Rainfall seasons are distinct, but temperatures remain warm throughout the year. 5

Evidence

Monthly mean temperature ranges only 23.3–30.0 C; rainfall rises from 28.2 mm in February to 521.0 mm in October.

Noise Pollution 5.5 Weight 10

Quiet pockets exist, but traffic, karaoke and venue noise vary sharply by street. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage describes loud billiards music and karaoke above Osaka Cafe alongside quiet cafe lanes; no city decibel survey was retrieved.

Culture & Entertainment

6 factors · average 5.7
Culture 6.1 Weight 20

Cham heritage and Binh Dinh martial traditions provide a distinctive regional cultural base. 23 3

Evidence

Avani sells an 11th-century Cham historical excursion; Wikivoyage documents Twin Towers, Binh Dinh museum and Quang Trung martial-arts heritage.

Nightlife 3.6 Weight 15

Evening seafood and cafes are stronger than the club and international bar scene. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage Bars and clubs section lists Style Pub as the only nightclub; the guide describes the beachfront seafood strip.

Outdoors & Nature 8.7 Weight 15

Beaches, bays, snorkeling and coastal hills make outdoor access a major strength. 23

Evidence

Avani operator offers Ky Co/Nhon Ly diving, Hon Dat snorkeling and Xuan Van hiking; Hon Dat operates April–September.

Language Learning Opportunities 4.8 Weight 10

University language activities exist, but adult Vietnamese classes open to visitors were not confirmed. 22

Low confidence
Evidence

QNU report dated 3 June 2025 describes Vietnamese-club classes begun 1 June for Lao students; it does not advertise public enrollment for nomads.

Local Experiences & Tours 6.9 Weight 10

Local food, Cham heritage and coastal excursions are available through operators. 23

Evidence

Avani lists a 3–4-hour food tour, private cooking class, Cham historical excursion and 4–5-hour Nhon Ly island outing.

Indoors Fun 3.9 Weight 10

Cinema and billiards provide basic rainy-day choices, with a narrower range than major cities. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage names CGV at Kim Cuc Plaza, billiards clubs and Binh Dinh Museum; it does not substantiate a broad indoor entertainment ecosystem.

Food & Fitness

4 factors · average 5.3
Food Scene 6.6 Weight 25

Seafood and regional dishes are a strength; international variety is more limited. 23 3

Evidence

Avani food excursion features banh xeo, regional pork/beef specialties and seafood; Wikivoyage has only a short non-Vietnamese restaurant section.

Yoga Studios 3.3 Weight 10

Some wellness options are listed, but the current studio timetable and English classes remain uncertain. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage names Watpo Yoga Centre at 105F Hai Ba Trung and an Avani yoga pavilion; no dated 2026 class timetable was retrieved.

Fitness Facilities 5.2 Weight 15

Basic gyms and local sports facilities are accessible; specialist fitness offerings were not established. 1 3

Evidence

Numbeo gym fee â‚«445,000/month; Wikivoyage lists tennis courts, football and volleyball facilities rather than a broad specialist gym directory.

Healthy Food Options 5.9 Weight 15

Fresh local ingredients and vegetarian kitchens help, though specialized health dining is limited. 3 1

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage identifies Thanh Tam vegetarian restaurant and kitchens near Long Khanh pagoda; Numbeo lists local produce and chicken prices.

Work Environment

5 factors · average 4.3
Time Zone Favorability 5.5 Weight 20

Late local afternoons overlap European mornings; normal American working hours are difficult from UTC+7. 18

Evidence

Worlddata lists UTC+7; a 09:00–17:00 local workday is 02:00–10:00 UTC, overlapping only the early part of European business hours.

Networking Opportunities 4.0 Weight 25

Academic and technology contacts exist, though casual professional networking remains limited. 27 11

Evidence

ICISE ORCA schedules 20–22 October 2026 talks and participant social events; FPT AI project began construction December 2025, with operation expected 2027.

Remote Job Opportunities 3.6 Weight 20

Technology investment is real, but local jobs open to foreign remote workers were not verified. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

FPT announcement describes an AI research and digital-services center expected in 2027; future 3,000–4,000 engineering workspace capacity is not a current remote job count.

Freelance Ecosystem 3.5 Weight 20

Cafe work is practical, while verified freelancer services and client networks remain thin. 4 11 9

Low confidence
Evidence

Hestia supplies a cafe workspace; FPT describes a corporate AI project rather than an open freelancer hub; FCDO says local employment requires a work permit.

Coworking Quality 4.7 Weight 30

The best documented option is a comfortable workspace cafe; office-grade services are unverified. 4

Low confidence
Evidence

Hestia lists AC, daily 07:00–22:00 hours and a positive Wi-Fi review. Its Services and About sections were checked for meeting rooms, redundant internet and backup power; none was specified, so office-grade facilities remain unverified.

Business & Economy

3 factors · average 5.0
Startup Scene 4.5 Weight 15

University and corporate AI investment give the emerging tech scene substance; startup funding depth is still unclear. 11

Low confidence
Evidence

FPT broke ground 19 December 2025 on an 11.13 ha, â‚«613bn AI/UAV/data center project, with AI center operation expected in 2027.

Local Payment Services 6.5 Weight 10

Cards and app payments are useful, but visitors still need cash for many local transactions. 9 25 14

Evidence

FCDO describes cash-only areas outside major-city card acceptance; Grab publishes Binh Dinh services and HSBC separates foreigner account from debit-card eligibility.

Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 4.1 Weight 15

A national regulated market is developing, while local merchant crypto acceptance is unverified. 13 26

Evidence

Resolution 05/2025 creates a five-year crypto pilot with VND settlement; PwC December 2025 distinguishes investment recognition from payment permission and limits the cited stablecoin pilot to Da Nang.

Transportation

7 factors · average 5.6
Airport Connectivity 4.0 Weight 30

Phu Cat provides domestic hub access; international journeys generally require a connection. 27 3

Evidence

ICISE October 2026 practical guide routes overseas visitors through HCMC or Hanoi and lists UIH flights to those hubs; no direct international route is evidenced.

Public Transit 3.7 Weight 20

Buses serve regional routes, but inner-city coverage is limited. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage describes T5 as the principal city route and surrounding-area services T4/T6; the guide says the inner-city network is almost absent.

Walkability 5.6 Weight 20

A beachfront base works well on foot; the wider city is spread out and crossings need care. 3 9

Evidence

Wikivoyage notes a 5 km promenade, 20–30-minute central-to-beach walks and roughly 90 minutes across the urban waterfront; FCDO warns pedestrians about road traffic.

Ride-sharing Services 7.4 Weight 15

Grab offers a practical alternative to negotiating rides; actual waits depend on location and time. 25 3

Evidence

Grab official tariff updated 8 July 2026 lists Binh Dinh four- and six-seat cars; Wikivoyage documents local Grab motorbike and car use.

Cycling 4.6 Weight 10

Coastal rides are possible, but protected infrastructure and rental coverage are limited. 3 9

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage recommends bicycles for day trips but says few hotels rent them; FCDO highlights road-user safety risks. No protected lane network was verified.

Intercity Travel Options 6.1 Weight 15

Rail, coach and domestic flights offer useful connections, with transfers to outlying terminals. 3 27

Evidence

Wikivoyage places Dieu Tri station about 13 km away and lists Da Nang/Nha Trang rail access; ICISE October 2026 guide lists Hanoi/HCMC flights.

Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 7.6 Weight 10

Hotel-arranged scooter rental is straightforward, subject to licensing and insurance requirements. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage says hotels rent motorbikes or connect guests to renters, with an indicative â‚«100,000/day; this is an undated rate, not a 2026 quote.

Connectivity

4 factors · average 7.0
Mobile Network Coverage 8.0 Weight 20

Major mobile networks provide good urban coverage; detailed local 5G performance was not verified. 3 1

Evidence

Wikivoyage Connect describes excellent major-network coverage; Numbeo August 2026 surveys a calls/10GB+ plan at â‚«155,000/month, not a speed test.

VPN Reliability 7.1 Weight 20

VPN access should be tested for the services needed; censorship and monitoring remain constraints. 8

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO says authorities can block sites and social media and review device content; no provider-specific Quy Nhon WireGuard/OpenVPN uptime test was retrieved.

Power Grid Reliability 6.6 Weight 15

Everyday service is usable, but storms can cause lengthy outages. Backup power needs individual confirmation. 19

Low confidence
Evidence

VnExpress 7 November 2025 reports widespread Quy Nhon power loss still present 24 hours after Kalmaegi, including hotels and shops; no city SAIDI series was found.

Public WiFi Availability 6.4 Weight 10

Free venue Wi-Fi is common, though municipal coverage was not established. 3 27

Evidence

Wikivoyage Connect lists free Wi-Fi in most cafes/restaurants, some supermarkets and many malls; ICISE offers building-wide wireless for conference participants.

Digital Nomad Community

3 factors · average 4.0
Nomad Friendly 5.9 Weight 50

Low costs and cafe connectivity suit independent workers who accept a small international community. 2 4 24

Low confidence
Evidence

Livingcost June 2026 one-person basket USD 515 and Hestia work-cafe listing support affordability and workspace access; the expat discussion is anecdotal evidence of a small foreigner presence, not a nomad census.

Nomad Events & Meetups 3.2 Weight 25

A small nomad meetup has a dated listing; a recurring public calendar remains unverified. Scientific conferences serve a different audience. 32 27

Low confidence
Evidence

Couchsurfing lists a free Quy Nhon Foreigner Digital Nomad Meetup on 15 March 2026, 07:00–09:00, at 55 Le Xuan Tru, with two RSVPs. The opened page gives no recurrence; ICISE ORCA social events are for participants and families.

Online Community Presence 2.8 Weight 20

Online discussion exists, but active city-specific nomad group size and posting frequency are unverified. 24

Low confidence
Evidence

The opened Expat life in Quy Nhon Reddit thread begins October 2024 and has later replies; its author reports little activity on a Facebook page, not a verified group audit.

Safety & Tolerance

3 factors · average 7.5
Safety 7.8 Weight 100

Violent crime risk for visitors appears low, with theft and road safety requiring routine caution. 8 24

Evidence

FCDO says violence against foreigners is rare and petty theft regular; a long-stay expat reply describes feeling safe, without city crime statistics.

Female Friendly 7.3 Weight 50

Many stays are comfortable, but harassment and sexual-assault risks require caution, including around transport. 8

Low confidence
Evidence

FCDO records harassment, groping and sexual assaults in tourist/expat areas and advises licensed app transport; no Quy Nhon female-specific incident rate was found.

Racial Tolerance 7.4 Weight 50

Visitor accounts suggest a welcoming reception; evidence across different racial groups is limited. 3

Low confidence
Evidence

Wikivoyage walking section describes locals greeting foreign visitors and accommodation oriented to domestic tourists; it provides no race-disaggregated discrimination survey.

About these scores

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 19, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

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  1. Numbeo Quy Nhon, last update August 2026Index
  2. Livingcost Qui Nhon, 21 June 2026Index
  3. Wikivoyage Quy NhonGuide
  4. Hestia Cafe and WorkspaceDirectory
  5. Quy Nhon climate table and current administrative identityReference
  6. Open-Meteo CAMS Quy Nhon 2025 hourly PM2.5Measurement
  7. Open-Meteo air quality methodsOfficial
  8. FCDO Vietnam safety and securityOfficial
  9. FCDO living in VietnamOfficial
  10. Binh Dinh Hospital tariff effective 1 April 2026Official
  11. FPT AI research center groundbreaking, 19 December 2025Official
  12. Government publication of Investment Law 2025, July 2026Official
  13. Resolution 05/2025 crypto market pilotOfficial
  14. HSBC Vietnam debit card requirementsOfficial
  15. FCDO Vietnam entry requirementsOfficial
  16. EY new personal income tax lawProfessional
  17. RSF Vietnam 2026Index
  18. Worlddata Vietnam, October 2026Reference
  19. Quy Nhon Kalmaegi blackout, 7 November 2025News
  20. Accessible rendition of Ookla Vietnam, August 2026Measurement
  21. IMF 2025 Vietnam Article IVOfficial
  22. Quy Nhon University Vietnamese classes, 3 June 2025Official
  23. Avani Quy Nhon activitiesOfficial
  24. Expat life in Quy Nhon discussion, October 2024 onwardCommunity
  25. Grab service and tariff table, 8 July 2026Official
  26. PwC crypto legal framework, December 2025Professional
  27. ICISE ORCA conference, October 2026Official
  28. Ministry of Agriculture and Environment clean tourism report, 5 February 2025Official
  29. HSBC Vietnam savings eligibilityOfficial
  30. PwC Vietnam individual tax residenceProfessional
  31. Ecolife Riverside furnished 42 m2 one-bedroom from VND 4.5 million/monthListings
  32. Quy Nhon Foreigner Digital Nomad Meetup, 15 March 2026Community

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • Air conditioning 7.2 7.8
    • Air quality 6.7 7.3
    • Airport connectivity 6 4
    • Cafes with wifi 6.4 7
    • Coworking spaces availability 3.7 3
    19 more changes
    • Digital nomad friendly cafes 4.8 5.6
    • Digital nomad visa availability 0.8 1
    • Female friendly 7.8 7.3
    • Freedom of speech 3 2.1
    • Gym membership cost 7.4 8
    • Healthcare 5.9 6.3
    • Healthcare quality 4.9 5.8
    • Local sim card availability 8.5 8
    • Natural disaster risk 4.4 3.8
    • Nomad events meetups 2.7 3.2
    • Political stability 7.4 7.8
    • Power grid reliability 7.6 6.6
    • Public wifi availability 4.8 6.4
    • Ride sharing services 6.7 7.4
    • Safety 8.3 7.8
    • Startup scene 3.4 4.5
    • Tax friendliness 5.2 5.6
    • Time zone favorability 7.6 5.5
    • Visa ease 7 7.5

    retry fix pass: nomad-events-meetups 2.7 -> 3.2 for a free 15 March 2026 event listing with two RSVPs; recurring activity and actual attendance remain unverified. Reopened and retained correct food-scene citations 23/3 and female-friendly citation 8 (couchsurfing.com, avanihotels.com, gov.uk).

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