Ninh Binhis 19% cheaper โ BDI "Fair" (40/10) vs Ubud "Pricey" (35/10). Dorms avg $โ12/night vs $โ17/night.
Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
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15 hostels, avg 9.5 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $26/night
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Private rooms avg $49/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.79, dorms avg $12
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Coffee $2.16, dorms avg $17
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $0.95, 15 hostels
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Beer $2.64, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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21 attractions
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25 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh | ๐ฎ๐ฉ Ubud | You Save / day |
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Shoestring Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ12 cheaper | $โ15 | $3/day |
Comfortable Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $28 | $27 cheaper | $1/day |
Flashpacker Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $54 | $48 cheaper | $6/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh | ๐ฎ๐ฉ Ubud |
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| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ1.89 41% less | $โ3.18 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ13.20 | $โ8.80 33% less |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ0.95 64% less | $โ2.64 |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ1.79 17% less | $โ2.16 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ0.36 | $โ0.29 19% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Moderate dorm prices (avg $12/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelForest Sunset Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ12/night
Total hostels15
๐ฎ๐ฉ35
BDI: Pricey
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $17/night).
Hostel Quality
Top-rated hostelJero Di Bisma Hostel (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ17/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
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City to City
Getting Between Ninh Binh & Ubud
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh
๐ง Rainfall: 38mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
๐ฎ๐ฉ Ubud
๐ง Rainfall: 289mm/month
Best months: Jul, Aug, Sep
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ป๐ณ Ninh Binh
1. Ba Grotto CaveFree
2. Ca Grotto CaveFree
3. Hai Grotto CaveFree
4. Route 1 - Cave 9 EntranceFree
5. Thien Huรดฬng DongFree
๐ฎ๐ฉ Ubud
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