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Phu Quoc

Vietnamese island with an emerging beach-and-work scene

In Phu Quoc, a mid-range month runs about $1,437 (₫37,226,729) and there is low violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Among the 5% cheapest cities day to day

Internet7.1/10

Faster internet than about 70% of cities

Visas5/10

Harder visas than about 65% of cities

Coworking2.3/10

Weaker coworking than about 85% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness6.8/10

Better wellness options than about 65% of cities

Getting There1.9/10

Harder to reach than about 90% of cities

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34 categories for Phu Quoc, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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