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Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's commercial capital, fast-growing English-speaking tech workforce

In Ho Chi Minh City, a mid-range month runs about $1,450 (₫37,576,380) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very Low

Among the 5% cheapest cities day to day

Internet7.9/10

Faster internet than about 80% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking7.3/10

Better coworking than about 70% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability4.7/10

Harder to get around than about 60% of cities

Gyms & Wellness9.7/10

Among the 5% best cities for wellness

Getting There6/10

Easier to reach than about 55% of cities

Scores are built from researched data, with sources cited on the categories we have them for — open any category below to see them.

Everything we know

30 categories for Ho Chi Minh City, grouped for quick scanning — coverage varies from city to city. Open any row for the full detail and any cited sources.

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Outdoor activities

  • Beaches: not available here. Nearest on Nomadr: Mui Ne (~200 km) · Phu Quoc (~300 km)

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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.

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