At a glance
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Nomad score | 5.7 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $917 / mo | $870 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 25° / 20°C | 27° / 18°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 63 Moderate | 81 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Average high | 25.4°C | 27.6°C |
| Average low | 21.8°C | 21.1°C |
| Precipitation | 156 mm / mo | 170 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 238 h / mo | 226 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% |
| Rain days | 13.4 / mo | 13.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 19.5 km/h | 14.7 km/h |
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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
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Hai Phong · average high by month
J 21
F 22
M 25
A 28
M 30
J 33
J 33
A 32
S 31
O 29
N 27
D 22
Air quality
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| US AQI | 63 | 81 |
| PM2.5 | 11.8 µg/m³ | 59.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 13.4 µg/m³ | 60.1 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 110 µg/m³ | 4 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 3.8 | 0 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Local Payment Services | 5.1 | 6.8 |
| Startup Scene | 2.2 | 5.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Air Conditioning | 5.9 | 7.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.6 | 5.4 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Seasonal Variety | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Weather | 5.4 | 6.0 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.3 | 8.5 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.5 | 7.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.6 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.0 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Culture | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.9 | 5.5 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Nightlife | 4.4 | 5.2 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.3 | 7.9 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Cafes with WiFi | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.4 | 4.4 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Internet Speed | 7.0 | 7.9 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.3 | 8.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Fitness Facilities | 4.1 | 5.5 |
| Food Scene | 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.9 | 4.3 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Healthcare | 4.7 | 6.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.0 | 6.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Visa Ease | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Air Quality | 6.9 | 4.6 |
| Cleanliness | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Language Barrier | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.6 | 6.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Female Friendly | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Safety | 8.0 | 6.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Airport Connectivity | 3.5 | 6.3 |
| Cycling | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.2 | 6.8 |
| Public Transit | 2.7 | 4.1 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.5 | 7.6 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Walkability | 5.0 | 5.5 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Coworking Quality | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Jeans | $41 per pair | $46 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $26 per dress | $21 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $86 per pair | $83 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Dining Out | $57 per month | $77 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Cinema Ticket | $3.83 per ticket | $4.21 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Coffee | $1.92 per cup | $1.85 per cup |
| Beer | $1.15 per pint | $0.77 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.30 per meal | $1.53 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.56 per meal | $4.21 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $19 per meal | $19 per meal |
| Apples | $2.86 per kg | $3.35 per kg |
| Bread | $0.89 per loaf | $0.44 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.57 per bottle | $0.53 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.49 per liter | $1.50 per liter |
| Rice | $0.93 per kg | $0.77 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.81 per kg | $3.70 per kg |
| Beef | $9.72 per kg | $9.83 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.58 per bottle | $12 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Groceries | $116 per month | $93 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Health Insurance | $11 per month | $11 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $13 per visit | $13 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.92 per purchase | $1.92 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $211 per month | $249 per month |
| Housing | $153 per month | $211 per month |
| Coworking Space | $57 per month | $38 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $287 per month | $326 per month |
| Coliving Space | $211 per month | $230 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Internet & Mobile | $15 per month | $14 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Leisure Activities | $29 per month | $31 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Haircut | $3.07 per visit | $2.30 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.15 per kg | $1.15 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Mobile Plan | $5.76 per month | $5.21 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $8.81 per month | $8.81 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $7.66 one-time | $7.66 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $19 per month | $23 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $8.97 per hour | $7.66 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Taxi Start | $0.57 per trip | $0.77 per trip |
| Transportation | $19 per month | $19 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.57 per km | $0.57 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $5.75 per month | $5.75 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.87 per trip | $2.49 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.11 per liter | $1.11 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $161 per month | $84 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Cat Ba Island
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Hai Phong
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| Utilities | $61 per month | $45 per month |