gray high-rise buildings under gray clouds during golden hour
gray high-rise buildings under gray clouds during golden hour
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Incense plays an important role in Vietnamese life. It is consi…
Main entrance of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Vietnam

Vietnam delivers high quality of life at a quarter the global cost — street food feasts, easy visas, and endless beaches for your expat reset.

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CLIMATE
31°C avg · 2800h sun/yr
CURRENCY
VND
LANGUAGE
Vietnamese
SAFETY
Safe
#1 globally · Safety index 60/100
COST OF LIVING
Low cost
Cost index 26/100
TIME ZONE
GMT+7
UTC+7

What it's like to live in Vietnam

Vietnam is a vibrant Southeast Asian nation located on the eastern edge of the Indochinese peninsula, bordered by China, Laos, and Cambodia. Stretching approximately 1,650 kilometers along the eastern coastline, the country features a diverse landsca...


Cost of living
vs EU Average44% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
₫11,250,000Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
₫75,000Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
₫40,000Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
₫9,500One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Vietnam's healthcare system is a dual model, with public hospitals offering affordable but often crowded services, and private international facilities providing higher quality care preferred by expats.
  • Foreigners are generally not covered by Vietnam's public health insurance unless employed under a Vietnamese labor contract, making private insurance essential for most expats.
  • While not always legally mandatory for all expats, health insurance is highly recommended, and many private hospitals require proof of insurance before treatment.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Vietnam requires most international travelers, including citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, to obtain a visa in advance or an e-visa before arrival—no traditional visa-on-arrival is available at airports or borders. The e-visa system (via official sites evisa.gov.vn or thithucdientu.gov.vn) is the most convenient option for tourists, offering 90-day single-entry ($25 USD) or multiple-entry ($50 USD) permits, processed in 3-5 working days. Requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months from entry date with...

Tourist visa: up to 6 months
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Job market, business environment, and work permits

International schools, universities, and curricula

Pension, retirement pathways, and financial planning

Seasonal temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine hours

Population, languages, and ethnic composition

Day-to-day expat life and practical tips

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Community, cultural integration, and expat life

Air quality, green spaces, and sustainability

Political system, government structure, and key policies

Location overview, cost of living index, and purchasing power

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This content was generated using artificial intelligence based on publicly available information. It is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, immigration, or professional advice. Information may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with official sources before making decisions.

Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.