Cost of living
~$950/mo
Typical wifi speed
90 Mbps
Safety score
7/10
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb
English ease
5/10
Nomad community
Growing
No dedicated nomad visa yet, but District 1 and Thao Dien are filling up with specialty coffee shops that double as all-day coworking spots, and costs are still noticeably lower than Bangkok or Bali.
Why nomads love it
- Some of the lowest costs of any major Asian metro
- Legendary coffee culture doubles as free coworking
- Fast-growing, welcoming expat and nomad scene
Watch out for
- No dedicated nomad visa — most nomads visa-run every 1–3 months
- Traffic (mostly scooters) takes getting used to
Coworking spaces
Toong Saigon
Design-forward, central District 1 location
$140/mo · 100 Mbps