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Penang vs Ho Chi Minh City

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MetricPenangHo Chi Minh City
Monthly Budget$700-$1,400$600-$1,200
Internet Speed85/10085/100
Nomad Score82/10081/100
Cost Score88/10092/100
Safety Score82/10080/100
Lifestyle Score83/10078/100
Coworking Spaces1845
Visa on ArrivalNoYes
Digital Nomad VisaNoNo
TimezoneUTC+8UTC+7

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