Essentials
- City
- Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam
- Population
- Approx. 460,000
- Internet Speed
- Avg. 65 Mbps (FPT, Viettel fiber common in rentals)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD ≈ 24,700 VND, 1 EUR ≈ 26,800 VND
- Tap Water
- Not drinkable; use bottled water (Vinh Hao or La Vie)
- Power
- 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type A/C/G (Type C/A most common)
- SIM Card
- Viettel (best coverage), Vinaphone (available at Phu Cat Airport for ~200,000 VND)
- Banking for Expats
- Vietcombank, Techcombank, TPBank (LiveBank 24/7 for cash/deposits)
- Accommodation
- Apartments at Altara Residences or TMS Pullman ($500-$800/mo)
- Cashless Friendly
- Increasingly via QR (MoMo/VNPay), but cash is still king for street food
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local Zalo groups (~$25-$40/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Life's A Beach (Bai Xep) or Santorino Coffee & Homestay (~$12-$20/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Ky Co/Eo Gio area for resorts or Nguyen Tat Thanh street for city vibe
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- An Duong Vuong/Nguyen Hue streets (near the beach/cafes)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Co-Space Quy Nhon (15 Le Loi; ~150,000 VND day pass)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Marina Coffee (5 Tran Quy Cap) or Surf Bar (on the beach for sunset work)
- Networking Events
- Digital Nomad Vietnam Facebook group; occasional tech meets at TMA Solutions park
- Social Events for Expats
- Expats in Quy Nhon Facebook Group; Friday nights at Life's A Beach
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Grab (Cars/Bikes) or Blue SM (Electric Taxis)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Renta motorbike Quy Nhon (~150,000 VND/day for a Honda Vision)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Ky Co Beach (accessed by boat or road for 100k-150k entrance)
- Top Regional Airline
- Bamboo Airways (hub at UIH)
- Top International Airline
- Vietnam Airlines (connects via Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi)
- Highway Access
- National Route 1A connects to Da Nang (5-6 hours) and Nha Trang (4 hours)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Dieu Tri Railway Station (10km from city) or Quy Nhon Station (City Center)
- Public Transport Passes
- Limited; mostly T2nd bus lines (uncommon for nomads; use Grab)
- Regional Travel
- Phuong Trang (Futa Bus) for sleeper buses to HCMC (~350,000 VND)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Binh Dinh Province General Hospital - Extension (Kinh Duong Vuong)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Phan Gia Yoga (5th Floor, 02 Phan Chu Trinh)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- The Gym Quy Nhon (01 Nguyen Tat Thanh; ~600,000 VND/month)
- Laundry Services
- Giặt Ủi Tốc Hành (Fast Laundry) on Ngo May St (~20k VND/kg)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- ShopeeFood (formerly Now) and GrabFood
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Banh it la gai (sticky rice cake) and Bun Cha Ca (fish cake noodle soup)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Thanh Tam Vegetarian Restaurant (41 Ngo May)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Che Nho (157 Ngo May) for traditional sweet soups
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Cho Lon Quy Nhon (Main Market) or Co.opmart
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop
- Grocery Delivery
- Speed L (Lotte Mart app) or Chopp
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Xuan Dieu Street (Beachfront bars like S.Blue and Surf Bar)
- Local Brewery
- Various local craft beer imports at Quy Nhon Sports Bar
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Cellar (TMS Building, 28 Nguyen Hue)
- Street Food Stalls
- Ngoc Han Cong Chua Street (Known as 'Snack Street' for snails)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Sisters Tavern & Pizzeria (81 Hai Ba Trung) for Western food
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Thap Doi (Twin Cham Towers) - 20,000 VND entry
- Museums & Art Venues
- Binh Dinh Museum (26 Nguyen Hue)
- Historical Sites
- Quang Trung Museum (dedicated to the Tay Son Dynasty, 40km away)
- Religious Sites
- Linh Phong Pagoda (giant Buddha statue) and Quy Nhon Cathedral
- Annual Events
- Tay Son - Binh Dinh Festival (Late Jan/Early Feb)
- Cultural Districts
- Tay Son District for martial arts heritage
- Theater Venues
- Dao Tan Tuong Theater (Classical Vietnamese Opera)
- Local Markets
- Khu Sáu Market (Early morning seafood)
- Music Scene
- Live acoustic sets at 1990 Café (07 Bach Dang)
- Street Art
- Nhon Ly Mural Village (near Eo Gio)
- Cooking Classes
- Available via request at Avani Quy Nhon Resort
- Art Galleries
- Le Quy Gallery (Private boutique art collections)
- Historic Buildings
- Mang Lang Church (one of the oldest in Vietnam, nearby in Phu Yen)
- Local Heritage
- Traditional Binh Dinh Martial Arts (Vo Thuat Binh Dinh)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Bai Xep Fishing Village (12km south of city)
- National Parks Nearby
- Kon Ka Kinh National Park (approx. 4 hours drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- 7km coastal promenade along Xuan Dieu Street
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Eo Gio (Pass of the Wind) - 25,000 VND entry
- Birdwatching Locations
- Thi Nai Lagoon
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Private spots at Queen's Beach or Bai Xep guesthouses
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Giaohangtietkiem (GHTK) or VNPost
- Tech Repair Services
- FPT Shop or The Gioi Di Dong (locations citywide)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Binh Dinh Sports Center (Nguyen Tat Thanh)
- Language Classes
- FPT University Quy Nhon (Short-term courses)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Binh Dinh General Library (2 Phan Boi Chau)
- Community Centers
- Quy Nhon Youth Center
- Gaming Lounges
- Kingdom Gaming (Tran Cao Van)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- None (Vietnam has strict laws; closest is Da Nang for foreigners)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $1,800 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = $63,000 at TMS Tower)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,100 per m² (e.g., 35 m² = $38,500)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $1,700 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = $85,000 at Altara)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,000 per m² (e.g., 50 m² = $50,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $1,600 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = $120,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $900 per m² (e.g., 75 m² = $67,500)
- Corporate Tax
- 20% (Standard rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 5% (for individuals)
- Tax System
- Taxed on worldwide income for residents (>183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 35%
- VAT
- 10% (standard), reduced to 8% for some sectors
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, managed under transfer pricing and BEPS regulations
- Property Tax
- Non-agricultural land tax (very low, ~0.03% to 0.15%)
- Property Transaction Tax
- 2% Personal Income Tax for seller + 0.5% Registration fee
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No specific nomad visa; most operate on E-visas (90 days) with tax liability elsewhere