At a glance
 VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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 KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Cambodia |
| Nomad score | 7.1 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,301 / mo | $1,422 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 31° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 55 Moderate | 57 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 32°C | 32.5°C |
| Average low | 24.5°C | 24°C |
| Precipitation | 199 mm / mo | 183 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 292 h / mo | 289 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 76% |
| Rain days | 18.1 / mo | 17.6 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.9 km/h | 15 km/h |
VN
Ho Chi Minh City · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 35
A 34
M 33
J 32
J 31
A 31
S 31
O 31
N 31
D 31
KH
Don Khon · average high by month
J 32
F 33
M 35
A 35
M 34
J 33
J 32
A 32
S 31
O 31
N 31
D 32
Air quality
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 55 | 57 |
| PM2.5 | 11.3 µg/m³ | 9.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 12.2 µg/m³ | 9.9 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 133 µg/m³ | 114 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 5.7 | 3.6 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 7.8 | 1.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.0 | 3.0 |
| Startup Scene | 7.9 | 1.2 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 8.6 | 4.1 |
| Green Spaces | 3.5 | 8.6 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.1 | 5.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 2.8 | 6.9 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Weather | 4.6 | 3.8 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 6.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.5 | 4.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.6 | 3.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 6.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Cost of Living | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 1.8 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 7.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.3 | 2.5 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Nightlife | 8.0 | 2.3 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 4.5 | 9.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.1 | 1.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.6 | 2.6 |
| Online Community Presence | 8.1 | 1.2 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 8.8 | 2.9 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 8.4 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.3 | 1.9 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 3.4 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.2 | 5.7 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.1 | 1.5 |
| Food Scene | 9.1 | 3.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.1 | 3.8 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.4 | 0.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.4 | 3.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.8 | 2.2 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.7 | 2.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.0 | 3.9 |
| Political Stability | 7.6 | 6.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Visa Ease | 7.2 | 6.8 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.7 | 8.0 |
| Cleanliness | 4.4 | 6.0 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.1 | 8.2 |
| Family Friendly | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Language Barrier | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 7.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 7.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 8.1 | 1.9 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 7.6 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.5 | 2.5 |
| Public Transit | 5.2 | 0.9 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 9.0 | 0.2 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Walkability | 5.5 | 6.2 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.8 | 0.6 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.3 | 1.8 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.4 | 1.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $42 per pair | $30 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $32 per dress | $15 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $88 per pair | $55 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $96 per month | $55 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $4.59 per ticket | $3.99 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $2.10 per cup | $1.79 per cup |
| Beer | $1.72 per pint | $1.25 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.48 per meal | $2.99 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $31 per meal | $25 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.78 per meal | $6.98 per meal |
| Apples | $2.75 per kg | $3.49 per kg |
| Bread | $0.84 per loaf | $1.12 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.54 per bottle | $0.75 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.61 per liter | $2.37 per liter |
| Rice | $1.07 per kg | $1.05 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.78 per kg | $5.98 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $16 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $134 per month | $137 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $19 per month | $11 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $29 per visit | $16 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.39 per purchase | $4.48 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $287 per month | $120 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $592 per month | $204 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $917 per month | $461 per month |
| Coworking Space | $122 per month | $123 per month |
| Coliving Space | $459 per month | $349 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $9.55 per month | $5.98 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $38 per month | $15 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $8.41 per visit | $3.74 per visit |
| Laundry | $1.34 per kg | $1.49 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $6.88 per month | $7.97 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $11 per month | $26 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $9.55 one-time | $4.98 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $36 per month | $21 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $13 per hour | $12 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $23 per month | $20 per month |
| Taxi Start | $0.57 per trip | $1.99 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.67 per km | $1.00 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $9.55 per month | $30 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.87 per trip | $6.23 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.94 per liter | $1.30 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $6.88 per month | $7.97 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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VN
Ho Chi Minh City
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KH
Don Khon
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|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $46 per month | $30 per month |