Move to Vietnam
Everything a future Vietnam settler needs to know. Residency, money, safety — the stuff the tourism board won't put on a poster.
Vietnam at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
English level
Where to land in Vietnam
One city, no paradox of choice
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$475
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 1 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$16,386
GDP per capita
1.5%
Unemployment
3.6%
Inflation
Moderate inequality — some neighborhoods will feel like different countries.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
2.62/10
🚩 Authoritarian regime
Is Vietnam safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Fine. Know your neighborhoods and don't be an idiot at 3am.
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
Vietnamese
Primary language
Moderate
English proficiency (#64 globally)
English won't carry you far here. Learning Vietnamese isn't optional — it's the price of admission.
❓ Moving to Vietnam — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Vietnam?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Da Nang ranks #1 in Vietnam with a score of 62/100. City-centre rent starts around $475/month.
How much does it cost to live in Vietnam?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $475 to $475/month across our 1 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $624.
Is Vietnam a democracy?▾
Vietnam scores 2.62/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Authoritarian regime."
Is Vietnam safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people. That's within the normal range for developed countries.