At a glance
 VN
Phong Nha
|
 LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Nomad score | 5.8 / 10 | 5.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,259 / mo | $1,112 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 34° / 25°C | 33° / 26°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 59 Moderate | 34 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29°C | 30.9°C |
| Average low | 22.4°C | 22.1°C |
| Precipitation | 194 mm / mo | 150 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 219 h / mo | 293 h / mo |
| Humidity | 81% | 74% |
| Rain days | 16.7 / mo | 13.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 16.4 km/h | 16.2 km/h |
VN
Phong Nha · average high by month
J 22
F 24
M 27
A 32
M 33
J 35
J 34
A 34
S 31
O 28
N 26
D 23
LA
Savannakhet · average high by month
J 29
F 31
M 34
A 35
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 31
S 30
O 30
N 30
D 29
Air quality
|
VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 59 | 34 |
| PM2.5 | 14.1 µg/m³ | 5.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 14.5 µg/m³ | 5.5 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 58 µg/m³ | 102 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 4.4 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Startup Scene | 2.0 | 2.3 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.2 | 5.7 |
| Green Spaces | 9.2 | 5.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 5.2 | 4.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.4 | 6.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 7.0 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Cost of Living | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Currency Stability | 6.9 | 4.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.4 | 7.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 8.0 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.7 | 5.4 |
| Nightlife | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.4 | 6.7 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.7 | 1.7 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 2.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Internet Speed | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 6.8 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Food Scene | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.8 | 1.6 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Political Stability | 7.4 | 6.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Visa Ease | 6.8 | 6.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cleanliness | 6.8 | 5.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.5 | 6.9 |
| Family Friendly | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Language Barrier | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.7 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 8.0 | 6.7 |
| Safety | 8.3 | 7.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| Cycling | 5.8 | 3.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Public Transit | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.2 | 4.5 |
| Walkability | 5.3 | 4.7 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $23 per pair | $39 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $13 per dress | $22 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $69 per pair | $81 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $84 per month | $55 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $3.25 per ticket | $3.93 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.34 per cup | $2.08 per cup |
| Beer | $0.96 per pint | $1.02 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.72 per meal | $3.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $17 per meal | $27 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.78 per meal | $7.17 per meal |
| Apples | $2.48 per kg | $2.87 per kg |
| Bread | $0.57 per loaf | $1.02 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.46 per bottle | $0.55 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.45 per liter | $1.90 per liter |
| Rice | $0.84 per kg | $1.29 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.20 per kg | $6.70 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $12 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $15 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $107 per month | $83 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $4.59 per month | $6.93 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $15 per visit | $19 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.59 per purchase | $4.39 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $134 per month | $102 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $248 per month | $255 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $459 per month | $532 per month |
| Coworking Space | $84 per month | $97 per month |
| Coliving Space | $325 per month | $333 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $6.88 per month | $6.93 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $18 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $3.82 per visit | $5.08 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.96 per kg | $1.16 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $5.73 per month | $8.55 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.17 per month | $25 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $7.64 one-time | $4.39 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $17 per month | $31 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.55 per hour | $10 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $23 per month | $14 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.46 per trip | $1.62 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.61 per km | $0.83 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $11 per month | $21 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.87 per trip | $3.47 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.94 per liter | $1.59 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.73 per month | $6.93 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Phong Nha
|
LA
Savannakhet
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $25 per month | $21 per month |