Other Services and Amenities
- Table Tennis Spots
- Can Tho Gymnasium (Le Loi St)
- Language Classes
- Can Tho University Language Center
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Can Tho City Library (Phan Dinh Phung St)
- Community Centers
- Can Tho Youth Center
- Gaming Lounges
- CyberCore Gaming
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- E-Gaming Club at Muong Thanh Hotel (Foreigners only)
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Giao Hang Tiet Kiem (GHTK) or Viettel Post
- Tech Repair Services
- FPT Shop or independent stalls on Mau Than Street
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 45M VND per m² ($1,830) (e.g., 40 m² = $73,200)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 25M VND per m² ($1,020) (e.g., 40 m² = $40,800)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 40M VND per m² ($1,630) (e.g., 60 m² = $97,800)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 22M VND per m² ($900) (e.g., 60 m² = $54,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. 38M VND per m² ($1,550) (e.g., 80 m² = $124,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. 20M VND per m² ($815) (e.g., 80 m² = $65,200)
- Corporate Tax
- 20% standard rate
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 5% for individuals
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for tax residents (183+ days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35%
- VAT
- 10% (standard), some sectors 8%
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No specific CFC rules, but strict transfer pricing regulations
- Property Tax
- Non-agricultural land use tax, very low (approx. 0.03% - 0.15%)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% personal income tax (seller) + 0.5% registration fee (buyer)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa yet; most work on E-visas (90 days) without reporting foreign income
Essentials
- City
- Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam
- Population
- 1,250,000
- Internet Speed
- Average 65 Mbps (VNPT and FPT Fiber are reliable)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 24,500 VND, 1 EUR ≈ 26,600 VND (Vietcombank is best for exchange)
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled water like La Vie or Vinh Hao (15k VND/1.5L)
- Power
- 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A, C, and G sockets (flat and round two-pin common)
- SIM Card
- Viettel or Vinaphone (approx. 150k VND/month for 4GB/day)
- Banking for Expats
- Vietcombank, HSBC, or Shinhan Bank; TPBank ATMs allow 5M VND withdrawals
- Accommodation
- Modern apartments and boutique homestays; search via Zalo or Facebook groups
- Cashless Friendly
- Moderate; QR codes (VNPay/Momo) accepted at chains, cash required for street food
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb and local Facebook groups like 'Can Tho House For Rent' (approx. $300-$500/month)
- Budget Accommodation
- Nguyen Shack Riverside Resort (approx. 450k VND/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Ninh Kieu District (near the Pier and Pedestrian Bridge)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Cai Rang District or areas near Hung Vuong Street for a mix of local life and amenities
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Up-Green Coworking Space (3rd Floor, 50 Nguyen Trai; approx. 120k VND/day)
- Best Cafe for Work
- The Coffee House (Hoa Binh Ave) or Highlands Coffee (Ninh Kieu Quay)
- Networking Events
- Can Tho Startup Network meetups (irregular; check Facebook)
- Social Events for Expats
- Can Tho Expats & Locals Facebook group; weekly meetups at Iris Hotel Rooftop
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Grab (car and bike) and Xanh SM (electric taxi)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Can Tho Bike Rental on Nguyen Van Cu (approx. 150k VND/day)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Can Tho Artificial Beach (River beach); nearest real ocean is Mui Ne or Vung Tau (5-6 hours)
- Top Regional Airline
- VietJet Air (Flying from VCA - Can Tho International Airport)
- Top International Airline
- Vietnam Airlines (Connecting via SGN or HAN)
- Highway Access
- CT01 (Trung Luong - My Thuan Expressway) connecting to Ho Chi Minh City
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Can Tho Bus Station (Ben Xe Moi Can Tho) for inter-city travel
- Public Transport Passes
- None; pay-per-ride on local blue buses (approx. 10k-20k VND)
- Regional Travel
- Futa Bus (Phuong Trang) to HCMC or Rach Gia (approx. 165k VND)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- SIS Can Tho International General Hospital (Nguyen Van Cu St)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- California Fitness & Yoga (Vincom Plaza Hung Vuong)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Gym Fitness & Yoga Relax (30/4 Street; approx. 500k VND/month)
- Laundry Services
- Giặt Ủi Nhanh (15-20k VND/kg found on most side streets)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- GrabFood and ShopeeFood
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Banh Cong (Savory muffin) at Banh Cong Co Ut (86 Ly Tu Trong)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Quan Chay Bach Thao (77 Phan Dang Luu)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Che Buoi (Grapefruit sweet soup) on Mau Than Street
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Cai Khe Market for clothes and cheap essentials
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Shopee.vn and Lazada.vn
- Grocery Delivery
- Chopp or Lotte Mart Speed L app
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Hai Ba Trung Street (Ninh Kieu Quay) and De Tham street for pubs
- Local Brewery
- 1985 Brewing (Cai Khe District)
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Cellar - Muong Thanh Luxury Hotel
- Street Food Stalls
- Ninh Kieu Night Market (every evening from 6 PM)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Pizza Company (Sense City Mall) or Seoul Garden
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Cai Rang Floating Market (Best at 6:00 AM)
- Museums & Art Venues
- Can Tho Museum (Hoa Binh Blvd)
- Historical Sites
- Binh Thuy Ancient House (Setting for 'The Lover' film)
- Religious Sites
- Ong Temple (Chinese pagoda on the waterfront) and Pitu Khosa Rangsay Pagoda
- Annual Events
- Southern Traditional Cake Festival (usually April/May)
- Cultural Districts
- Ninh Kieu Pier district
- Theater Venues
- Can Tho City Cultural Center
- Local Markets
- Xuan Khanh Market
- Music Scene
- Don Ca Tai Tu (Mekong folk music) performances at My Khanh Tourist Village
- Street Art
- Mau Than Street murals
- Cooking Classes
- Bamboo Cooking Class (Cai Rang area)
- Art Galleries
- Lotus Art Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Can Tho Old Market (Nha Lung)
- Local Heritage
- The Ba Ba shirt and the Non La (conical hat)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Bang Lang Stork Garden (Thot Not District)
- National Parks Nearby
- U Minh Thuong National Park (approx. 2.5 hours away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Concrete paths through the fruit orchards of Phong Dien
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Can Tho Pedestrian Bridge (Cau Tinh Yeu) at night
- Birdwatching Locations
- Bang Lang Sanctuary
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Inquiry with riverside homestays in Cai Rang for private setups