At a glance
 VN
Sa Pa
|
 LA
Nong Khiaw
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|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Laos |
| Nomad score | 5.7 / 10 | 5.0 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,414 / mo | $452 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 21° / 17°C | 32° / 23°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 63 Moderate | 23 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 20°C | 30.3°C |
| Average low | 14.1°C | 20.1°C |
| Precipitation | 199 mm / mo | 181 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 245 h / mo | 280 h / mo |
| Humidity | 87% | 79% |
| Rain days | 20 / mo | 14.2 / mo |
| Wind speed | 8 km/h | 9.5 km/h |
VN
Sa Pa · average high by month
J 13
F 16
M 20
A 23
M 23
J 24
J 24
A 23
S 22
O 20
N 18
D 14
LA
Nong Khiaw · average high by month
J 26
F 29
M 32
A 33
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 30
S 31
O 30
N 29
D 27
Air quality
|
VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 63 | 23 |
| PM2.5 | 7.9 µg/m³ | 5.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 8 µg/m³ | 6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 55 µg/m³ | 88 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 8.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| Local Payment Services | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| Startup Scene | 2.4 | 1.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| Green Spaces | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Noise Pollution | 4.8 | 7.1 |
| Seasonal Variety | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Weather | 5.9 | 5.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.7 | 6.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 6.7 | 5.2 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.2 | 6.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Currency Stability | 7.1 | 4.0 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.7 | 7.6 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.6 | 5.5 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 9.5 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.8 | 1.9 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Internet Speed | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.7 | 5.6 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Food Scene | 6.6 | 4.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.7 | 4.1 |
| Yoga Studios | 3.1 | 2.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Healthcare Quality | 4.2 | 2.1 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Political Stability | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.4 | 5.8 |
| Visa Ease | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Cleanliness | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Environmental Quality | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Family Friendly | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Language Barrier | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.4 | 8.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.9 | 7.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Safety | 8.5 | 8.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Cycling | 2.8 | 4.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Public Transit | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.6 | 0.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Walkability | 5.5 | 5.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.1 | 7.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
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LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $36 per pair | $14 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $21 per dress | $11 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $80 per pair | $27 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $69 per month | $18 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.20 per ticket | $2.74 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $1.72 per cup | $0.46 per cup |
| Beer | $1.34 per pint | $0.68 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.48 per meal | $1.37 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $25 per meal | $6.85 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.73 per meal | $2.28 per meal |
| Apples | $2.68 per kg | $1.60 per kg |
| Bread | $0.96 per loaf | $0.37 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.54 per bottle | $0.23 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.45 per liter | $0.91 per liter |
| Rice | $0.99 per kg | $0.46 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.54 per kg | $2.28 per kg |
| Beef | $11 per kg | $3.20 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $14 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $122 per month | $55 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $9.55 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $17 per visit | $6.85 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.59 per purchase | $2.28 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $172 per month | $69 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $325 per month | $69 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $631 per month | $137 per month |
| Coworking Space | $107 per month | $27 per month |
| Coliving Space | $401 per month | $114 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $5.73 per month | $6.85 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $15 per month | $4.57 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $6.88 per visit | $1.37 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.34 per kg | $0.91 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $6.88 per month | $2.28 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $9.17 per month | $27 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $8.41 one-time | $2.28 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $23 per month | $14 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $9.55 per hour | $4.57 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $19 per month | $9.13 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.57 per trip | $0.91 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.63 per km | $0.23 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $11 per month | $23 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.63 per trip | $1.37 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.97 per liter | $0.68 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.73 per month | $3.65 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Sa Pa
|
LA
Nong Khiaw
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $25 per month | $14 per month |