City guide Con Dao
- Corporate Tax 20% (Standard Vietnamese rate). Standard corporate income tax is 20%. Oil, gas and some mining rates are higher…
- Cultural Districts The historic French Quarter along the waterfront. Con Son town: the prison quarter and the waterfront. Bus 173 runs along Ton Duc Thang…
- Currency & Banking 1 USD ≈ 24,800 VND. ATMs are limited; Agribank and Sacombank near the market are the main… Vietnamese dong (VND). Vietcombank USD selling rate 26,100 VND per US dollar on 19 October…
- Cycling/Walking Paths The coastal road from town to Ben Dam Port is 12km of scenic, paved riding. Con Son town is flat and walkable in the morning or evening. The coastal road to the…
- Dividend Withholding Tax 5% for individuals. Individuals pay 5% on dividends. Dividends a Vietnamese company receives from another…
- E-commerce/Online Store Shopee and Lazada deliver to the island, but expect 5-7 days shipping time via ship. none
- Gaming Lounges Small 'Internet Net' cafes on the outskirts; basic rigs only. none
- Grocery Delivery Not available; local shopping at the market is the norm. Shop at Cho Con Dao, Nguyen Van Linh, khu 6. No grocery-delivery app was confirmed.
- Gyms & Fitness Centers Public outdoor gym equipment along the waterfront (free) or the fitness center at The… Six Senses lists personal training at 135 USD for 60 minutes, plus service charge and tax…
- Highest Income Tax Bracket 35% for monthly income above 80 million VND. 35% on annual taxable employment income above 1,200 million VND (above 100 million VND a…
- Highway Access Island ring road (Cung Duong Tay Bac) connects the town to the northern airport and… There is no mainland expressway. Coastal roads run about 14 km from Con Son town to Co Ong…
- Historic Buildings The former French Governor's Palace (now part of the museum grounds). Camp 3 of Con Dao Prison, the French-era cells in the town centre, and Con Dao Museum at…
- Historical Sites Phu Hai Prison and the 914 Pier. The French and later tiger-cage camps in town, and Hang Duong Cemetery.
- Internet Speed Average 40-60 Mbps; VNPT and Viettel fiber are reliable, but international bandwidth can… Ookla Vietnam median fixed download was 361 Mbps in August 2026 (country figure; no Con…
- Language Classes None/Private tutors only. none
- Laundry Services Most homestays offer laundry for 30,000 VND/kg. Look for 'Giat Ui' signs on Nguyen Hue St. Nicobar Hotel, Duong Van Manh, khu 6, offers guest laundry. The rate is at the desk, not…
- Libraries & Study Spots The Con Dao Library (limited English selection). The district library is at 1 Le Hong Phong. An English-language collection was not…
- Local Brewery No local brewery; C-Brewery craft beers are shipped in from the mainland and sold at… No brewery is mapped on the island. Beer is sold at hotels and at Bar 200.
- Local Heritage Associated with the struggle for independence; the Hang Duong Cemetery is a sacred site. The prison island and Hang Duong Cemetery, where the Vo Thi Sau memorial is held…
- Local Markets Con Dao Central Market (morning is best). Cho Con Dao, Nguyen Van Linh, khu 6. It is also the town end of bus 173.
- Main Train/Transit Hub Con Dao Airport (VCS) for flights; Ben Dam Port for high-speed ferries from Vung Tau or… Con Dao Airport (Co Ong) is about 14 km north of Con Son town, and Ben Dam port is about…
- Museums & Art Venues Con Dao Museum (approx. 50,000 VND) showcasing island history. Con Dao Museum, 10 Nguyen Hue, is included in the 60,000 VND prison ticket (from 1 October…
- Music Scene Mostly acoustic live music at Infiniti Cafe on weekends. none
- Must-See Landmarks Con Dao Prison (Tiger Cages) - 40,000 VND entry fee. Con Dao Prison (the tiger cages), a special national historic site. From 1 October 2026…
- National Parks Nearby Con Dao National Park covers 80% of the island chain. Con Dao National Park covers much of the 16-island archipelago and the surrounding sea…
- Nearby Nature Escapes Con Dao National Park - Hiking trails to Ong Dung Beach (60,000 VND permit fee). Ong Dung beach, a forest walk west of town. The 2022 park notice charges 50,000 VND per…
- Networking Events Informal. Check the 'Expats in Con Dao' Facebook group for occasional meetups at Bar200. none
- Parcel Delivery Service VNPost (Post Office) near the museum for international/local shipping. Buu dien Con Dao (the district post office) is at 48 Nguyen Hue.
- Popular International Cuisine Bar200 for Pizza and Burgers (approx. 180,000 VND). Bar 200, 4 Nguyen Duc Thuan, for pizza, burgers and breakfast.
- Population Approximately 10,000 residents About 12,500 people in 9 residential areas, on about 76.78 km2 (HCMC press centre, 27…
- Power 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A/C/G sockets. Power outages are rare but can occur during storm… About 200 V at 50 Hz. power-plugs-sockets.com lists types A, C and D and dual 110/220 V in…
- Property Tax Very low land use tax (approx. 0.03% - 0.15% of land value). No annual wealth tax. Non-agricultural land-use tax on houses and apartments is 0.03% to…
- Property Transaction Tax 2% Personal Income Tax on sale price + 0.5% Registration fee. The seller pays 2% personal income tax on real-estate sale proceeds. The buyer pays a…
- Public Transport Passes None. Transportation is strictly private rental, taxi, or walking. Electric bus 173 links Cho Con Dao and Co Ong Airport (17.1 km, about 30 minutes…
- Regional Travel Superdong Speed Ferry to Soc Trang (approx. 350,000 VND, 2.5 hours). Superdong lists Soc Trang (Tran De) to Con Dao at 08:00 and 13:15, and the return at 08:00…
- Religious Sites Van Son Tu Pagoda; requires a steep walk but offers incredible bay views. An Son Mieu (the Phi Yen temple) is in Con Son town. The walk to Ong Dung also passes Hang…
- SIM Card Viettel has the best coverage on the island. Buy at the airport or 'Cua Hang Viettel' on… A Vietnam prepaid plan with calls and 10GB+ data is about 150,568 VND a month (Numbeo, 17…
- Scenic Viewpoints Mui Chim (Bird Cape) for sunrise and Bai Nhat for sunset. The So Ray observation tower looks over the town and the sea. Park route 11 climbs toward…
- Short Term Rentals Uyen's House (approx. $25/night) or Con Dao Camping ($30/night) for monthly stays. Book town guesthouses by the night, about 350,000-700,000 VND (guide updated 14 October…
- Social Events for Expats Friday night drinks at Bar200 (approx. 80,000 VND for a craft beer). none
fix pass. Power to the country-prep line (200 V, types A/C/D, dual 110/220 V). Banking for Expats drops Vo Thi Sau. Affordable Shopping Spots, Grocery Delivery, Street Food Stalls and Local Markets use Nguyen Van Linh khu 6. Parcel Delivery Service to 48 Nguyen Hue. Libraries & Study Spots to 1 Le Hong Phong. Religious Sites drops Duong Ba Trac. Historical Sites drops Nguyen An Ninh. Annual Events and Local Heritage drop the cemetery-office OSM way. Best Hospital uses the clinic page for khu dan cu so 3. Accommodation, Yoga & Wellness Centers and Wine Bars drop the Six Senses OSM node. Highway Access and Main Train/Transit Hub use Nicobar for Co Ong and 14 km. Best Area to Stay for Tourists drops the market OSM way. Must-See Landmarks cites Wikivoyage for the tiger cages (https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Vietnam#Electricity, https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/vietnam/, https://condao.com.vn/vi/store/dia-diem-mua-sam/Cho-Con-Dao.html, http://thuvienbrvt.com.vn/Page/thu-vien-con-dao, https://ghn.vn/blogs/thong-tin-giao-hang/buu-dien-vung-tau)