✦ Cost of living
Vietnam
National taxes, visas and economy — plus every city we track in Vietnam.
The cost of living in Vietnam averages 45 on our index (a typical US city = 100) — about 55% cheaper. A one-bedroom rent runs roughly $500/mo and the top income-tax rate is 35%. The average net salary is about $500/mo.
- Currency
- Vietnamese dong (₫ VND)
- Languages
- Vietnamese
- Capital
- Hanoi
- Driving
- Right-hand side
- Power
- A/C/F · 220V
▤ Taxes
35%
Income tax
progressive
10%
VAT / sales
20%
Corporate
$500
Avg net salary
per month
$200
Minimum wage
per month
74.6 yr
Life expectancy
World Bank 2024
✈ Visas & residency
No dedicated nomad visa; long-stay via a 90-day e-visa, temporary residence, or work permit.
✈ 45-day visa exemption for some passports; 90-day e-visa for most.
Multiple-entry; used de-facto by remote workers.
Via work, investment or family.
Employer-sponsored.
❖ Cities in Vietnam
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