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Phong Nha
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Phong Nha

Vietnam
from $10/day
Surabaya
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Surabaya

Indonesia
from $11/day
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Phong Nhais 4% cheaper โ€” BDI "Great Deal" (76/10) vs Surabaya "Good Deal" (60/10). Dorms avg $โ€7/night vs $โ€6/night.
Quick Verdict
Best Forโ€ฆ
Traveler type
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Phong Nha
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Surabaya
Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.6 rating
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Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $15/night
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Digital nomad
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Coffee $1.38, dorms avg $7
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Nightlife seeker
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Beer $0.75, 15 hostels
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First-time Europer
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29 attractions
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Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
Tier๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Phong Nha๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ SurabayaYou Save / day
brokepackr
Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities
$โ€10
cheaper
$โ€11
$0/day
backpackr
Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants
$19
cheaper
$23
$4/day
flashpackr
Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours
$39
cheaper
$42
$4/day

Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve


Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
Item๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Phong Nha๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Surabaya
๐Ÿฅ™Street food meal
Local market, street stall
$โ€1.15
22% less
$โ€1.47
๐Ÿฝ๏ธMid-range meal
Sit-down restaurant, one person
$โ€5.75
2% less
$โ€5.89
๐ŸบBeer (local draft)
500ml at a bar
$โ€0.75
72% less
$โ€2.65
โ˜•Coffee
Espresso or flat white
$โ€1.38
13% less
$โ€1.58
๐Ÿš‡Single metro / bus
Standard single ticket
$โ€0.32
22% less
$โ€0.41

Brokepackr Deal Indexโ„ข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Phong Nha

Vietnam

76
BDI: Great Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexโ„ข
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Moderate dorm prices (avg $7/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (29 attractions).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelBee Backpackers Hostel (10.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ€7/night
Total hostels15
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Surabaya

Indonesia

60
BDI: Good Deal
Brokepackr Deal Indexโ„ข
โ–ผ

Moderate dorm prices (avg $6/night). Strong hostel scene (14 hostels).

Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelIkiru to Live (9.0)
Annual dorm avg$โ€6/night
Total hostels14

Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Phong Nha
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Surabaya
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU / EEA
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง UK
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
e-Visa (90d)
Visa Free (30d)

Flights
Getting There

City to City
Getting Between Phong Nha & Surabaya

Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ Phong Nha
29ยฐC
High
/
22ยฐC
Low
๐ŸŒง Rainfall: 57mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Surabaya

No weather data



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