Asia
Vietnam
Hanoi · VND · Vietnamese
Cost of living
Index 32 / 100
Internet & coworking
105 Mbps avg
Safety
Index 60 / 100
Weather
17° – 33°C
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Visa & residency
- Short stay
- E-Visa 90 days
- Digital nomad
- Long-term E-Visa
- Passive income
- Investor Visa
Cities in Vietnam
7.8 /10Hanoi
Vietnam
Frenetic, romantic, and still under $1000/month.
Cost30Mbps115Safe65- 7.9 /10
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Energetic startup hub of SEA at rock-bottom prices.
Cost32Mbps120Safe60 - 8.6 /10
Da Nang
Vietnam
Beach city of Vietnam, the rising nomad star.
Cost28Mbps130Safe75 - 7.6 /10
Hoi An
Vietnam
UNESCO old town + beach 10 min away, slow Vietnam life.
Cost28Mbps110Safe75
Guides for Vietnam
- cost
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Working from Vietnam
- freelancing
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Create your account, publish your first gig and land your first order on Fiverr. The complete beginner playbook for 2026, from zero to live in an afternoon.
- freelancing
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What it actually takes to earn on Fiverr in 2026: choosing a niche, stacking reviews, raising prices and turning one-off buyers into repeat clients that pay your rent abroad.
- freelancing
How to Build a Fiverr Profile That Converts
Your photo, bio, gig title, packages and gallery decide whether buyers click buy. The exact profile and gig structure top-rated Fiverr sellers use to convert in 2026.
- tools
Best eSIM for Digital Nomads in 2026
Airalo, Holafly, Saily compared: speeds, pricing, country coverage, and which one wins by region in 2026.
- tools
Best Banks and Multi-Currency Accounts for Nomads in 2026
Wise, Revolut, N26 and the rest: real FX rates, ATM fees, account limits, supported residencies in 2026.
- tools
Health Insurance for Digital Nomads in 2026
SafetyWing, Genki, Cigna Global compared: coverage, exclusions, cost by age, US coverage option.
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Airalo
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NordVPN
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Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to live in Vietnam?
- Vietnam has a cost of living index of 32/100. Expect around $ 1100/month as a solo nomad.
- Is the internet good in Vietnam?
- Average internet speed is 105 Mbps. More than enough for video calls, large file uploads and 4K streaming.
- What digital nomad visa does Vietnam offer?
- Vietnam offers the Long-term E-Visa.
- When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
- The best months are Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec with temperatures 17° – 33°C.
- Is Vietnam safe for digital nomads?
- Vietnam scores 60/100 on the safety index. Workable with normal urban caution. Keep an eye on neighborhood-level advice.
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