At a glance
 CN
Haikou
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 VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Vietnam |
| Nomad score | 6.2 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,494 / mo | $1,277 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 34° / 27°C | 31° / 28°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 63 Moderate | 53 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27.8°C | 25.4°C |
| Average low | 22.6°C | 21.8°C |
| Precipitation | 146 mm / mo | 156 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 270 h / mo | 238 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% |
| Rain days | 14.6 / mo | 13.4 / mo |
| Wind speed | 21.7 km/h | 19.5 km/h |
CN
Haikou · average high by month
J 21
F 23
M 27
A 30
M 31
J 33
J 32
A 31
S 30
O 28
N 26
D 22
VN
Cat Ba Island · average high by month
J 19
F 19
M 22
A 26
M 28
J 30
J 30
A 30
S 29
O 27
N 25
D 20
Air quality
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 63 | 53 |
| PM2.5 | 13.8 µg/m³ | 12 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 17.7 µg/m³ | 17.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 130 µg/m³ | 91 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 6.2 | 8.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.3 | 3.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.4 | 5.1 |
| Startup Scene | 5.7 | 2.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.4 | 5.9 |
| Green Spaces | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Weather | 6.2 | 5.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 9.1 | 7.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.7 | 6.5 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| VPN Reliability | 4.4 | 6.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Currency Stability | 8.3 | 6.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Indoors Fun | 5.4 | 3.3 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.7 | 3.9 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 8.2 | 9.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.2 | 2.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Internet Speed | 8.4 | 7.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.0 | 7.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 6.2 | 4.1 |
| Food Scene | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Healthy Food Options | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Yoga Studios | 5.0 | 3.9 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.1 | 4.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 7.0 | 4.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Political Stability | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Visa Ease | 4.3 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Cleanliness | 7.8 | 5.8 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Language Barrier | 3.6 | 4.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.2 | 7.6 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Safety | 8.7 | 8.0 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.4 | 4.0 |
| Cycling | 6.7 | 3.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.8 | 5.2 |
| Public Transit | 7.3 | 2.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 8.4 | 2.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| Walkability | 6.5 | 5.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.4 | 2.5 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $51 per pair | $15 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $26 per dress | $9.53 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $80 per pair | $46 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $87 per month | $38 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $6.52 per ticket | $3.05 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.19 per cup | $0.95 per cup |
| Beer | $1.45 per pint | $0.57 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.62 per meal | $1.91 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $32 per meal | $15 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.51 per meal | $3.43 per meal |
| Apples | $2.10 per kg | $1.72 per kg |
| Bread | $1.74 per loaf | $0.38 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.51 per bottle | $0.38 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.03 per liter | $1.33 per liter |
| Rice | $1.09 per kg | $0.76 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.64 per kg | $3.43 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $6.86 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $9.53 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $174 per month | $114 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $17 per month | $7.62 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $22 per visit | $11 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.07 per purchase | $1.91 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $261 per month | $152 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $355 per month | $305 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $754 per month | $572 per month |
| Coworking Space | $159 per month | $133 per month |
| Coliving Space | $449 per month | $305 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $12 per month | $11 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $29 per month | $7.62 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.70 per visit | $2.29 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.17 per kg | $1.14 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $14 per month | $3.81 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $12 per month | $9.53 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.42 one-time | $1.91 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $41 per month | $19 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $7.62 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $22 per month | $19 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.45 per trip | $0.38 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.30 per km | $0.46 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $17 per month | $11 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.61 per trip | $2.29 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.37 per liter | $0.91 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $6.52 per month | $5.72 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Haikou
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VN
Cat Ba Island
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $41 per month | $30 per month |