Nomad Watch

About Sa Pa

Sa Pa, Vietnam 🌿⛰️ is a scenic mountain town perfect for digital nomads who want cool weather, breathtaking rice terraces, and a slower pace of life. It’s great for short retreats and creative focus, with affordable stays and a growing café scene ☕💻. Internet can be decent in town, but it’s best for those who value nature over big-city convenience.

Through the year

Best in April (62) · now 55
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 100 mm Feb: 116 mm Mar: 95 mm Apr: 122 mm May: 239 mm Jun: 271 mm Jul: 323 mm Aug: 356 mm Sep: 381 mm Oct: 202 mm Nov: 99 mm Dec: 80 mm Jan: 13°C / 7°C Feb: 16°C / 9°C Mar: 20°C / 13°C Apr: 23°C / 16°C May: 23°C / 17°C Jun: 24°C / 18°C Jul: 24°C / 19°C Aug: 23°C / 18°C Sep: 22°C / 17°C Oct: 20°C / 15°C Nov: 18°C / 12°C Dec: 14°C / 8°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 8.0
Internet Speed 6.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.7
Safety 8.5
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Weather 5.9
Racial Tolerance 7.6
Nomad Friendly 4.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Sa Pa
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $324.84 per month
Coworking Space $107.01 per month
Coffee $1.72 per cup
Beer $1.34 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.48 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $11.46 per month
Mobile Plan $6.88 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 Mai Chau VN Vietnam $667 5.7 Compare
2 Ha Giang VN Vietnam $1,102 5.5 Compare
3 Bac Ha VN Vietnam $755 5.3 Compare
4 Nong Khiaw LA Laos $452 5.0 Compare

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