Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | 🇻🇳 Can Tho | 🇻🇳 Cat Ba Island | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed · street food · free activities | $9 | — | — |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private · restaurants | $44 | — | — |
flashpackr Private rooms · dining out · some tours | $87 | — | — |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | 🇻🇳 Can Tho | 🇻🇳 Cat Ba Island |
|---|---|---|
| 🥙Street food meal Local market, street stall | $1.24 | — |
| 🍽️Mid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $29.95 | — |
| 🍺Beer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $1.15 | — |
| ☕Coffee Espresso or flat white | $1.20 | — |
| 🚇Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $0.23 | — |
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Can Tho
Vietnam
52
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $5/night).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelGikgo Hostel Cantho (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$5/night
Total hostels6
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Cat Ba Island
Vietnam
62
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Index™
Moderate dorm prices (avg $5/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCat Ba Countryside Homestay (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$5/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
🇻🇳 Can Tho
🇻🇳 Cat Ba Island
🇪🇺 EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇺🇸 US
e-Visa (90d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇬🇧 UK
e-Visa (90d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇦🇺 Australia
e-Visa (90d)
e-Visa (90d)
🇨🇦 Canada
e-Visa (90d)
e-Visa (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Can Tho & Cat Ba Island
Things To Do
Top Attractions
🇻🇳 Can Tho
1. Binh Thuy Orchid GardenFree
2. Chợ đêm Cần ThơFree
3. Cty thủ công mỹ nghệ MEKOFree
4. Công viênFree
5. DFree
🇻🇳 Cat Ba Island
1. Artillery Marker ViewpointFree
2. Bat caveFree
3. Cat Ba National ParkFree
4. Dark caveFree
5. East ObservatoryFree
Common Questions
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