🇻🇳 Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Vietnam's largest city; very cheap, fast-growing nomad scene
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Ho Chi Minh City climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 312,314 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 266 Mbps | 206 Mbps | 4 ms | 289,128 |
| Mobile | 200 Mbps | 39.1 Mbps | 19 ms | 23,186 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 26,293.822 VND, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $478 | VND 12,566K |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $1,047 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $1,700 | VND 44,691K |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $500 | VND 13,145K |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $570 | VND 14,977K |
| 1BR outside center | $261 | VND 6,861K |
| 3BR city center | $1,163 | VND 30,584K |
| 3BR outside center | $669 | VND 17,583K |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $417 | VND 10,976K |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $170 | VND 4,461K |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $2.09 | VND 55,000 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $19.02 | VND 500,000 |
| Fast food combo | $4.75 | VND 125,000 |
| Beef (per lb) | $4.71 | VND 123,746 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $1.01 | VND 26,554 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $99 | VND 2,604K |
| Phone plan / mo | $6 | VND 150,952 |
| Internet / mo | $10 | VND 258,611 |
| Gym membership / mo | $23 | VND 593,750 |
| Cinema ticket | $3.42 | VND 90,000 |
| Preschool / mo | $454 | VND 11,927K |
| International school / yr | $22,543 | VND 592,746K |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $30,349 | VND 798,000K |
Visa, taxes & legal in Vietnam
Country-level research that applies to living in Ho Chi Minh City — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90-day e-visa (multiple entry available) → that's the ceiling |
| Digital nomad visa | No dedicated digital nomad visa — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | None without employment/marriage |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 35% top — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 5/10 · cross-border collection 3/10 — legal detail → |
Everything about the country in one place: Vietnam profile for American nomads →
Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo