Ho Chi Minh City

Budget covers basic shared apartment and local food, comfortable includes private apartment and mixed dining, luxury adds serviced apartment and frequent western meals.

Deposits typically require 2 months rent and landlords prefer 6-12 month contracts with negotiable rates for longer terms.

Grab bike is fastest and cheapest for daily travel through heavy traffic, while many long-term nomads rent their own motorbikes.

Fiber internet is widely available and reliable in central districts with most modern apartments including high-speed connections.

Street food and local restaurants offer incredible value while western food costs similar to mid-tier restaurants in Western countries.

Growing coworking scene with multiple quality spaces in Districts 1, 2, and 3 offering professional environments and good networking.

Most nomads use e-visa or visa on arrival for 90 days, then do visa runs to Cambodia or Thailand, or arrange business visas through agencies.

Generally very safe with violent crime rare, but petty theft targeting tourists is common especially phone and bag snatching from motorbikes.

Constant heat and humidity require AC for comfortable work, with afternoon downpours during rainy season disrupting transport but cooling things down.

Large and active community with regular meetups, coworking events, and social gatherings making it very easy to connect with other nomads.