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Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City for remote workers
Fast-paced, cheap and full of cafés built for laptop work.
Monthly budget
$1,060/month
Estimate for one person living comfortably, not luxury. Updated 2026-09. Suggest a correction
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam
- Your visa
- Internet
- 📶 ~120 Mbps (fixed broadband median)
- Local time
- Work overlap
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- Language
- Vietnamese
- Vibe
- city food affordable
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Living in Ho Chi Minh City: FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Ho Chi Minh City per month?
About $1,060 a month for one remote worker: rent $600 (furnished 1BR, central), food $300, coworking $120 and transport $40. Estimates updated 2026-09.
Is Ho Chi Minh City good for digital nomads?
Fast-paced, cheap and full of cafés built for laptop work. Typical internet speeds are around 120 Mbps.
How fast is the internet in Ho Chi Minh City?
Typical fixed broadband in Vietnam is around 120 Mbps. Most coworking spaces and newer apartments offer fibre.
What is the best time to live in Ho Chi Minh City?
The most pleasant months are Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar.
What language is spoken in Ho Chi Minh City?
Vietnamese.
What time zone is Ho Chi Minh City in?
Asia/Ho Chi Minh. Plan meetings with Ho Chi Minh City.