Phuket vs Quy Nhon
Real cost of living, rent, internet, safety and visa terms for both cities, side by side — then open the interactive tool to weight them against your own priorities.
Phuket
Phuket blends world-class beaches, legendary nightlife, and a growing digital nomad scene — all with near-zero tax on foreign income.
Quy Nhon
A still-under-the-radar Vietnamese coastal gem — Quy Nhon offers pristine beaches, fresh seafood, and one of the lowest costs of living anywhere, with a quiet, laid-back pace.
The short answer
- Phuket scores higher overall, 92/100 vs 63/100
- Quy Nhon is cheaper by $650/mo — about $7,800 a year
- Quy Nhon is the safer of the two, 72/100 vs 70/100
- Phuket has faster internet, 300 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
Cost of living
Monthly figures for one person. Rent, meals and coworking are measured values, not shares of the total budget.
| Expense | Phuket | Quy Nhon |
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable budgetper month, all in | $1,450 | $800✓ |
| Rent, 1BR city centre | $950 | $300✓ |
| Meal, mid-range | $4✓ | $5 |
| Coworking deskper month | $180 | n.a. |
| Cost of living indexlower is cheaper | 41.1 | 32.0✓ |
Quality of life
Scored 0–100 on the same attributes the match engine weights, so these agree with the interactive tool.
| Measure | Phuket | Quy Nhon |
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Scores, connectivity and paperwork
| Measure | Phuket | Quy Nhon |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 92/100✓ | 63/100 |
| Global rankof 100 cities | #3✓ | #76 |
| Internet | 300 Mbps✓ | 60 Mbps |
| Average temperature | 82°F | 82°F |
| Air quality | 60/100✓ | 30/100 |
| Airport connectivity | 70/100✓ | 35/100 |
| Nomad visa | 30–60 days | 45 days |
| Headline tax rateon local income | 15% | 15% |
Which should you choose?
Choose Phuket if internet is faster at 300 Mbps, it is more walkable, English is more widely spoken and the climate scores better.
Choose Quy Nhon if runs $650/mo cheaper, rent is $650/mo lower and it scores higher on safety (72 vs 70).
What each city is known for
Phuket
- 0% tax on foreign-sourced income — keep what you earn
- LTR Visa available for remote workers & investors
- 300 Mbps fiber widely available across the island
- World-class beaches and Patong nightlife on your doorstep
Quy Nhon
- One of the cheapest beach cities on the platform at $800/mo
- Uncrowded golden-sand beaches and fresh daily seafood
- Vietnam's 0% non-resident tax on foreign income under 183 days
- Quiet, slow-paced alternative to Da Nang and Nha Trang