Asia
Vietnam
Hanoi · VND · Vietnamese
Cost of living
Index 32 / 100
Internet & coworking
105 Mbps avg
Safety
Index 60 / 100
Weather
17° – 33°C
Visa & residency
- Short stay
- E-Visa 90 days
- Digital nomad
- Long-term E-Visa
- Passive income
- Investor Visa
Cities in Vietnam
Hanoi
Vietnam
7.8/10Frenetic, romantic, and still under $1000/month.
Cost30Mbps115Safe65Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
7.9/10Energetic startup hub of SEA at rock-bottom prices.
Cost32Mbps120Safe60Da Nang
Vietnam
8.6/10Beach city of Vietnam, the rising nomad star.
Cost28Mbps130Safe75Hoi An
Vietnam
7.6/10UNESCO old town + beach 10 min away, slow Vietnam life.
Cost28Mbps110Safe75
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Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to live in Vietnam?
- Vietnam has a cost of living index of 32/100. Expect around $ 1100/month as a solo nomad.
- Is the internet good in Vietnam?
- Average internet speed is 105 Mbps. More than enough for video calls, large file uploads and 4K streaming.
- What digital nomad visa does Vietnam offer?
- Vietnam offers the Long-term E-Visa.
- When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
- The best months are Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec with temperatures 17° – 33°C.
- Is Vietnam safe for digital nomads?
- Vietnam scores 60/100 on the safety index. Workable with normal urban caution. Keep an eye on neighborhood-level advice.