At a glance
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Country | Vietnam | Vietnam |
| Nomad score | 7.2 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,274 / mo | $1,161 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 32° / 25°C | 29° / 25°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 93 Moderate | 58 Moderate |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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Da Nang
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| Average high | 32°C | 29°C |
| Average low | 24.5°C | 23.9°C |
| Precipitation | 199 mm / mo | 200 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 292 h / mo | 275 h / mo |
| Humidity | 79% | 82% |
| Rain days | 18.1 / mo | 17.1 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.9 km/h | 18.4 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
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Da Nang · average high by month
J 23
F 25
M 27
A 30
M 32
J 34
J 33
A 34
S 31
O 28
N 27
D 24
Air quality
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Ho Chi Minh City
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| US AQI | 93 | 58 |
| PM2.5 | 24.1 µg/m³ | 10.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 25.7 µg/m³ | 15.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 153 µg/m³ | 87 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 4.4 | 6.9 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 7.8 | 5.5 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Startup Scene | 7.9 | 6.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Air Conditioning | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Green Spaces | 3.5 | 6.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Noise Pollution | 2.8 | 5.2 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Weather | 4.6 | 5.9 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| VPN Reliability | 7.3 | 8.1 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Accommodation Cost | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Cost of Living | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Currency Stability | 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Da Nang
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| Culture | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Nightlife | 8.0 | 6.1 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.0 | 9.1 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Da Nang
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Nomad Friendly | 8.6 | 8.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 8.1 | 7.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Da Nang
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| Cafes with WiFi | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Internet Speed | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 9.2 | 9.0 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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| Fitness Facilities | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| Food Scene | 9.1 | 7.7 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.4 | 6.5 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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| Healthcare | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Da Nang
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Visa Ease | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Air Quality | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Cleanliness | 4.4 | 6.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| Family Friendly | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Language Barrier | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.5 | 8.2 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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| Female Friendly | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Safety | 7.4 | 8.6 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Da Nang
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| Airport Connectivity | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Cycling | 2.7 | 4.7 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Public Transit | 5.2 | 4.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 9.0 | 8.1 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Walkability | 5.5 | 6.3 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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| Coworking Quality | 7.8 | 7.3 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Networking Opportunities | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.3 | 7.4 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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| Jeans | $51 per pair | $45 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $35 per dress | $27 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $91 per pair | $101 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Dining Out | $46 per month | $83 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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| Cinema Ticket | $3.45 per ticket | $3.06 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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| Coffee | $1.80 per cup | $1.68 per cup |
| Beer | $1.04 per pint | $1.34 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $1.91 per meal | $2.30 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $4.60 per meal | $4.60 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $23 per meal | $19 per meal |
| Apples | $2.99 per kg | $2.62 per kg |
| Bread | $0.97 per loaf | $1.12 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.57 per bottle | $0.51 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.61 per liter | $1.55 per liter |
| Rice | $1.02 per kg | $1.01 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $3.61 per kg | $4.19 per kg |
| Beef | $10 per kg | $9.28 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $13 per bottle | $7.66 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Groceries | $96 per month | $122 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Health Insurance | $11 per month | $11 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $13 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $1.91 per purchase | $1.92 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Da Nang
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $296 per month | $343 per month |
| Housing | $249 per month | $268 per month |
| Coworking Space | $107 per month | $77 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $536 per month | $510 per month |
| Coliving Space | $326 per month | $287 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Internet & Mobile | $16 per month | $14 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Da Nang
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| Leisure Activities | $46 per month | $31 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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| Haircut | $3.07 per visit | $2.30 per visit |
| Laundry | $0.96 per kg | $1.15 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Da Nang
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| Mobile Plan | $5.72 per month | $6.25 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $10 per month | $8.09 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $7.66 one-time | $7.66 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $26 per month | $25 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $12 per hour | $5.29 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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| Taxi Start | $0.72 per trip | $1.05 per trip |
| Transportation | $17 per month | $19 per month |
| Taxi per km | $0.63 per km | $0.57 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $11 per month | $4.98 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $1.91 per trip | $1.53 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.11 per liter | $1.11 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $57 per month | $77 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Da Nang
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| Utilities | $103 per month | $77 per month |