Phu Quoc for a one to three month stay
Phu Quoc is an island off the southwest coast, close to Cambodia. It has beaches and resorts, and a small remote-work scene.
Prices below are rough. They come from travel and cost sites that disagree with each other. Anything we could not confirm says "check before you go".
Where to live
- Duong Dong. The main town, with the night market and most local food.
- Long Beach. The resort strip on the west coast, with restaurants and sunsets.
- Ong Lang. A quiet beach area north of town, with small guesthouses and cafes.
Rent and monthly costs
Most long-term rentals come unfurnished, so a furnished flat costs more 1. Rough figures at about 26,000 dong to the dollar 2:
| Item | Rough monthly cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| One bedroom, central | About $353 | July 2026 3 |
| One bedroom, outside the center | About $249 | The same page 3 |
| Furnished one bedroom | $400 to $700 | A second guide 1 |
| SIM with data | About VND 150,000, about $6 | A 30 day plan from a store 4 |
| Scooter | VND 1.5 to 3.5 million, about $60 to $135 | Saigon prices. Check before you go 5 |
Typical total for one person: about $736 with rent 3, and $800 to $1,500 in another guide 1. The sources disagree. These are rough sums.
Coworking and cafes
The coworking scene is small. Plan on cafes and resort lounges with wifi. One site reports a speed of 136 Mbps and also marks the power grid as unreliable, and another reports an average of 25 Mbps 6. Test the speed before you settle in.
Weather by month
The wet season runs April to November, and August is the wettest. December to March is drier, though some rain still falls 7.
| Month | Daily high (C) | Daily low (C) | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31 | 23 | 28 |
| February | 31 | 24 | 27 |
| March | 32 | 25 | 61 |
| April | 33 | 26 | 148 |
| May | 32 | 26 | 281 |
| June | 30 | 26 | 382 |
| July | 30 | 25 | 419 |
| August | 30 | 25 | 486 |
| September | 30 | 25 | 474 |
| October | 30 | 25 | 354 |
| November | 31 | 24 | 164 |
| December | 30 | 23 | 59 |
Getting there and around
The airport is about 9 to 10 km from Duong Dong. Vietnam Airlines lists a taxi at VND 180,000 to 220,000, while another source quotes more, so use a ride app that shows the fare first 8. The island is bigger than it looks, so distances add up. Scooters, taxis and ride apps work in the main areas.
Nearest border run
Take the ferry from Phu Quoc to Ha Tien, then cross to Prek Chak in Cambodia. It takes about 4 to 5 hours, with a 90 minute ferry. Most people stay a night on the other side. Your new e-visa must name Ha Tien as the entry port 9.
If you fly into Phu Quoc straight from abroad, you may stay on the island up to 30 days without a visa. It does not cover the mainland. Check before you go 10.
Plan the rest
Work out what your passport gets in the visa check. If your stay is longer than one visa, read about border runs. Then add up your own month in the budget tool.
Questions about staying here
How much should I plan for one month on Phu Quoc?
About $736 to $1,500 for one person, depending on the source 3 1. Check before you go.
When is the best time to stay?
November to April is the drier season 7.
How long can I stay on one visa?
An e-visa covers up to 90 days on the mainland and the island 10. See the visa check for what your passport gets.
Sources
All pages were read on Oct 20, 2026. Most price pages are travel sites that collect user numbers, not official statistics.
- Expat.com, Phu Quoc guide (furnished one bedrooms, monthly budget): expat.com
- vietnamspot.ru, Nha Trang rent guide (landlords quote in US dollars, about 26,000 dong to the dollar in 2026, rent by area): vietnamspot.ru
- CityCost, Phu Quoc compared with Hanoi (July 2026): citycost.org
- Saily, SIM cards in Vietnam (a 30 day Viettel plan from a store, about VND 150,000): saily.com
- vietnamtourism.com, monthly motorbike rental in Saigon (VND 1.5 to 3.5 million a month): vietnamtourism.com
- Freaking Nomads, Phu Quoc (June 2026, speed and power grid notes): freakingnomads.com
- Wikipedia, Phu Quoc, climate table: en.wikipedia.org
- Vietnam Airlines, Phu Quoc airport to the city (distance and taxi fare): vietnamairlines.com
- Our border runs guide (read Oct 18, 2026): vietnam90days.com
- Wikipedia, Visa policy of Vietnam (e-visa up to 90 days, Phu Quoc 30 days): en.wikipedia.org