Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ป๐ณ Cat Ba Island | ๐ป๐ณ Mui Ne | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | โ | $โ25 | โ |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | โ | $35 | โ |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | โ | โ | โ |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ป๐ณ Cat Ba Island | ๐ป๐ณ Mui Ne |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | โ | $โ1.50 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | โ | $โ6 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | โ | $โ0.80 |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | โ | $โ1.20 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | โ | $โ0.50 |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
๐ป๐ณโผ
Cat Ba Island
Vietnam
62
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $5/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelCat Ba Countryside Homestay (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ5/night
Total hostels15
๐ป๐ณโผ
Mui Ne
Vietnam
67
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (10 hostels).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelLoiLoi's Home - Mui Ne (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ6/night
Total hostels10
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ป๐ณ Cat Ba Island
๐ป๐ณ Mui Ne
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
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๐บ๐ธ US
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e-Visa (90d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
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๐ฆ๐บ Australia
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e-Visa (90d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
e-Visa (90d)
e-Visa (90d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Cat Ba Island & Mui Ne
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ป๐ณ Cat Ba Island
1. Artillery Marker ViewpointFree
2. Bat caveFree
3. Cat Ba National ParkFree
4. Dark caveFree
5. East ObservatoryFree
๐ป๐ณ Mui Ne
1. Entrance to fairy streamFree
2. Fairy StreamFree
3. Fairy Stream WaterfallFree
4. Mลฉi Nรฉ harborFree
5. Red CanyonFree
Common Questions
FAQ
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