Moving to 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Complete Guide for Expats and Digital Nomads
Overview
Vietnam has become one of the fastest growing destinations for digital nomads in Southeast Asia. Cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang offer a very affordable cost of living, vibrant street culture, excellent food and rapidly improving infrastructure. Many remote workers choose Vietnam for its low daily expenses, strong expat communities and growing coworking scene.
$693
Monthly Cost
6.8/10
Safety Score
9.8/10
Internet Quality
7.5/10
NomadIQ Score
Visa Options
Work Visa
For those with job offers from local employers
Residency Permit
Long-term residence through investment or other means
Entrepreneur Visa
For business owners and startup founders
Visa Details
Tourist Visa Business Visa Temporary Residence Card Work Permit Visa E-Visa (short-term stay)
Visa Score: 6/10 - Moderate visa requirements.
Is Vietnam a good place for expats?
Cost of Living
$693
Average monthly cost for a single person
Budget-Friendly
Cost Category
8.4/10
Affordability Score
8/10
Value for Money
Tax System
Tax Friendliness Score
Moderate tax burden
Vietnam uses a progressive personal income tax system with rates ranging from approximately 5% to 35%. However, tax residency usually begins after staying more than 183 days in the country. Short-term visitors and digital nomads often remain non-tax residents depending on their visa status and income source.
Healthcare
Vietnam offers both public and private healthcare services. While public hospitals can be crowded, major cities such as Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have modern private hospitals and international clinics commonly used by expats. Many residents rely on private healthcare with international insurance.
Pros and Cons of Living in Vietnam
Pros
- +Very affordable cost of living for expats
- +Fast, reliable internet infrastructure (Score: 9.8/10)
- +Excellent quality of life (Score: 8.0/10)
- +Great destination for digital nomads (NomadIQ: 7.5/10)
Cons
- No major drawbacks identified
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