2.58/5
113 reviews
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Phu Quoc

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Phu Quoc is a beautiful and peaceful island that appeals to those looking to relax, disconnect, or work on focused tasks in solitude. It offers fast internet and safe surroundings, making it suitable for digital nomads who don't need much local activity. The vibe is quiet and uncrowded outside of resort zones, with access to nature like beaches, waterfalls, and jungles within walking or short motorbike distance.

Costs are very low, especially for those willing to negotiate directly with local accommodations. Monthly stays can be extremely affordable if booked in person. There are standout local resorts and ecolodges that provide a calm and work-friendly environment, often with added perks like free tea, drinks, or quiet working conditions.

However, the island is not ideal for long-term entertainment. Several reviewers mention there's little to do and many tourist areas are either overdeveloped or feel artificial. Places like 'Grandworld' were specifically called out as unattractive. Overall, Phu Quoc is best suited as a short-term getaway or a quiet base to focus on projects, but may not satisfy travelers looking for an active or culturally rich experience.

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My best place to work in LONELINESS(that's an important remark) ever! Just 300 meters from the main street – you will find secluded guesthouses and small local resorts, which are completely quiet and peaceful.

Fast internet. And almost nothing to do :) which is prefect to finish important projects. Highly recommended for that purpose. No one will distract you from your task. That's quite cool. And still.. you have jungles, beautiful scenery, beautiful sea 5 minutes from your place(!), amazing sunsets, unbelievable variety of food (super cheap!!!), swimming pools, roads ro drive a motorbike without any traffic, super friendly people, place is extremely safe, and... a lot of other perks!

Accommodation:
Never book in advance (just a hotel for first 2-3 nights). Ask the price per month in person! It's always 2-3 times cheaper, than booking our Airbnb shows. Great (I mean it!) accommodations are just for 200-250$ per month! But only if you ask in person and bargain. It's Asia :)

2 years ago

Phu Quoc takes a bit of effort to get the best out of. It's very resorty and there's some horrific tourist hellholes like 'Grandworld' which is an imitation world that is monstrously large and destroying the island.

However, there are some really good restaurants. Inland you can find some nice hiking spots and viewpoints (they're not easy to find). The waterfalls are nice if you hike further up them away from the piles of trash left by the locals.

We stayed at Phu Quoc ecolodge which was stunning and really a good place to work. Good WiFi, provide free and delicious tea all day and such a good range of drinks. Also kikicoconut would be nice to stay at - was our other option and we got to know the owner.
I'd say it's worth going to if you're in Vietnam and fancy going to an island. Just avoid staying in a resort.

2 years ago

Very nice place to stay a few days. I would not recommend to stay very long, since there is not much to do. On the other hand its a beautiful place to relax.
There will be a lot of tourists in the next years, so go there before that will happen.

6 years ago

Terrible. Don't go here if you need to get work done.

6 years ago

✅ Very safe

✅ Fast internet

✅ Friendly people

✅ Very affordable

✅ Beautiful nature and scenery

✅ Peaceful and quiet

✅ Affordable to live

✅ Pretty safe

✅ Lots of fun stuff to do

✅ Warm now

✅ Warm all year round

✅ Good air quality on average

✅ Nomads.com members liked going here

✅ Many Nomads.com members have been

✅ Spacious and not crowded

✅ Very easy to make friends

✅ Easy to do business

✅ Safe for women

❌ Not much to do

❌ Overdeveloped in some areas

❌ No freedom of speech

❌ No democracy

❌ Pretty slow internet

❌ Very sweaty and humid now

❌ Not many Nomads.com members right now

❌ Quality of education is low

❌ Hospitals are bad

❌ Roads can be dangerous

❌ People don't speak English well

❌ Not family friendly

❌ Hostile towards LGBTQ+

❌ Many people smoke tobacco

❌ Marijuana is illegal

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$1,425 / mo

11 Mbps

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

⭐️ OverallAll

💵 Cost 😙 Affordable

📡 InternetWiFi 🙂 Good

👍 Liked mediocre

👮 Safety mediocre

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🌥 Feels 45° 113° 35° 95° 🥵 AQI 12

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$1,036 / mo

🌇 Also went here85 people

Members who have been here

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⭐️ Total score	2.58/5 (Rank #351) 113 reviews
❤️ Liked by members	👍4 liked it 👎1 disliked it
👍 Quality of life score	Okay
👶 Family score	Bad
🎒 Community score	Okay
💵 Cost	😙 Affordable: $1,095 / mo
📡 Internet	😡 Slow: 9Mbps (avg)
😝 Fun	Good
⛅️ Temperature (now)	🥵 Too hot: 31°C87°F (feels 38°C100°F)
💦 Humidity (now)	🥵 Sweaty: 71%
👌 Safety	Good
🤮 Food safety*	Good
👮‍♀️ Lack of crime*	Good
🤝 Lack of racism*	Bad
🎓 Education level*	Low
⚡️ Power grid	Great
💰 Income level*	Very low: $181 / mo
🙊 English speaking*	Bad
🚶 Walkability	Bad
🚦 Traffic safety*	Bad
✈️ Airline scores*	Good
🧳 Lost luggage*	Great
😄 Happiness*	Bad
🍸 Nightlife	Bad
📶 Free WiFi in city	Good
🗯 Freedom of speech*	Bad
👩 Female friendly	Okay
🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly	Bad
🎅 Startup Score	Bad

🌍 Continent	Asia
🚩 Country	Vietnam
🗓️ Average trip length	7 days
📡 Internet speed (avg)	9 Mbps
⛅️ Weather (now)	🌦 31°C 87°F + 🥵 Sweaty (71%) = feels 38°C 100°F
🔌 Power	230V 50Hz
🚕 Best taxi app*	Grab
🚑 Travel medical insurance	Safetywing
💸 100,000 VND in USD	USD 3.86
🏧 Suggested ATM take out:	VND 10,000,000 = USD 386
💸 Tipping	No
💳 Cashless	💳 Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
☕️ Best coffee place	Cà Phê Sữa Đá
🚰 Tap water	🚫 No, not drinkable
♻️ Return rate	👎5% of visitors return
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population	100,000 people
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 GDP per capita*	$2,171 / year
👫 Gender ratio (nomads)	👨 78% 👱‍♀️ 22%
⛪️ Religious government	Non-religious
💻 Online electronics shop	Nguyen Kim
🏠 Apartment listings	Facebook group
✈️ Best int'l air carrier	Etihad

💵 Cost of living for nomad	$1,095 / month
💵 Cost of living for expat	$931 / month
💵 Cost of living for family	$2,307 / month
💵 Cost of living for local	$659 / month
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$360 / month
🏡 Airbnb (median price)	$1,135 / month
🏠 1br studio rent in center	$647 / month
🏠 Median home price	$231,780
🏨 Hotel (median price)	$17 / night
🏠 Airbnb (median price)	$37 / night
🏢 Coworking hot desk	$194 / month
🍛 Dinner	$2
🥤 Coca-Cola (0.3L)	$0
🍺 Beer in cafe (0.5L)	$2
☕️ Coffee in cafe	$1