Living in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt🇻🇳
Vietnam's economic capital — fast-paced and electrifying, with the world's best street food, a booming startup scene, and incredibly low costs.
Internet
55
Mbps
Safety
7/10
Cost modifier
=
vs country base
Highlights
Cheapest major city in AsiaBest street food in the worldStartup ecosystemNon-stop energy
Neighborhoods
District 1 (Bến Nghé)
Central & expat hub$500/mo
60 Mbps
HCMC's central business and expat district — Bến Thành Market, the best rooftop bars, international restaurants, and the concentration of coworking spaces.
Pros
- ✓Most convenient
- ✓Coworking hubs
- ✓Best rooftop bars
Cons
- ✗Noisy & busy
- ✗More expensive for Vietnam
District 3
Local & artsy$400/mo
55 Mbps
HCMC's most charming French colonial district — beautiful villas, independent cafés, the Reunification Palace, and a genuinely local residential atmosphere.
Pros
- ✓Most charming
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Good cafés
Cons
- ✗Less international
- ✗Traffic