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Lijiang vs Bac Ha

CN China VN Vietnam

Lijiang, China compared with Bac Ha, Vietnam: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Country China Vietnam
Nomad score 6.0 / 10 5.3 / 10
Cost of living $1,340 / mo $755 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 16° / 11°C 20° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI) 39 Good 52 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Average high 19.8°C 22.3°C
Average low 7.3°C 16.6°C
Precipitation 154 mm / mo 262 mm / mo
Sunshine 301 h / mo 216 h / mo
Humidity 70% 86%
Rain days 13.7 / mo 20.5 / mo
Wind speed 12.4 km/h 9.7 km/h

CN Lijiang · average high by month

VN Bac Ha · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
US AQI 39 52
PM2.5 1.5 µg/m³ 6.8 µg/m³
PM10 1.6 µg/m³ 7 µg/m³
Ozone 89 µg/m³ 95 µg/m³
UV index 0 3.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.9 2.2
Local Payment Services 7.6 3.4
Startup Scene 2.9 2.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Air Conditioning 4.2 4.2
Green Spaces 7.6 8.0
Natural Disaster Risk 5.9 5.9
Noise Pollution 5.5 6.7
Seasonal Variety 5.8 5.8
Weather 7.6 6.6

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Mobile Network Coverage 8.7 7.1
Power Grid Reliability 9.0 6.1
Public WiFi Availability 5.3 3.3
VPN Reliability 3.6 7.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Accommodation Cost 6.7 8.8
Cost of Living 7.2 8.8
Currency Stability 8.3 6.8
Entertainment Cost 6.9 8.0
Food & Groceries 7.5 8.7
Gym Membership Cost 6.4 6.0
Transportation Cost 7.5 8.3

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Culture 8.3 6.8
Indoors Fun 5.2 2.7
Language Learning Opportunities 4.4 3.0
Local Experiences & Tours 8.1 6.7
Nightlife 6.0 1.8
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 8.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Nomad Events & Meetups 2.9 1.0
Nomad Friendly 5.2 2.8
Online Community Presence 3.3 1.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Cafes with WiFi 6.4 3.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.8 0.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.9 1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.4 1.6
Internet Speed 7.5 5.8
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 7.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Fitness Facilities 5.8 2.7
Food Scene 7.6 4.8
Healthy Food Options 6.5 4.5
Yoga Studios 5.5 1.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Healthcare 6.4 4.2
Healthcare Affordability 7.9 8.7
Healthcare Quality 5.9 3.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 2.6 3.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.9 3.6
Freedom of Speech 2.2 3.6
Political Stability 8.2 7.4
Tax Friendliness 3.8 5.2
Visa Ease 3.6 6.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Air Quality 7.1 7.8
Cleanliness 6.8 5.9
Environmental Quality 7.5 7.9
Family Friendly 6.2 6.1
Language Barrier 3.3 3.9
Work-Life Balance 7.7 7.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Female Friendly 7.9 7.5
Racial Tolerance 6.5 7.0
Safety 8.7 8.5

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Airport Connectivity 6.7 2.9
Cycling 4.2 3.4
Intercity Travel Options 6.6 3.6
Public Transit 4.9 2.5
Ride-sharing Services 6.6 1.4
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.0 4.5
Walkability 7.4 6.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Coworking Quality 3.9 1.2
Freelance Ecosystem 3.4 1.6
Networking Opportunities 3.4 1.9
Remote Job Opportunities 3.3 1.7
Time Zone Favorability 6.7 6.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Jeans $44 per pair $13 per pair
Summer Dress $29 per dress $7.62 per dress
Running Shoes $59 per pair $19 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Dining Out $44 per month $9.53 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Cinema Ticket $7.36 per ticket $1.91 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Coffee $4.12 per cup $0.57 per cup
Beer $2.94 per pint $0.57 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.68 per meal $1.52 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $37 per meal $13 per meal
Fast Food Combo $5.89 per meal $3.05 per meal
Apples $1.47 per kg $1.14 per kg
Bread $1.77 per loaf $0.30 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.37 per bottle $0.38 per bottle
Milk $2.06 per liter $1.14 per liter
Rice $1.03 per kg $0.69 per kg
Chicken Fillets $5.15 per kg $3.81 per kg
Beef $8.83 per kg $7.62 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Groceries $177 per month $76 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Doctor Visit (GP) $12 per visit $5.72 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $2.21 per purchase $1.14 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Housing $221 per month $114 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $368 per month $114 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $589 per month $305 per month
Coworking Space $147 per month $57 per month
Coliving Space $368 per month $152 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Internet & Mobile $12 per month $11 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Leisure Activities $15 per month $3.81 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Haircut $5.89 per visit $1.52 per visit
Laundry $2.21 per kg $0.95 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Mobile Plan $8.83 per month $2.67 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $15 per month $9.53 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.89 one-time $2.67 one-time
Gym Membership $29 per month $11 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $8.83 per hour $3.81 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Transportation $15 per month $11 per month
Taxi Start $1.18 per trip $0.76 per trip
Taxi per km $0.37 per km $0.46 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $18 per month $11 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.65 per trip $1.91 per trip
Gasoline $1.10 per liter $0.95 per liter
Scooter Rental $8.83 per month $7.62 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CN Lijiang VN Bac Ha
Utilities $29 per month $27 per month