Is Vietnam expensive for travelers?

Vietnam is a expensive cost destination for travelers

Is Vietnam safe for tourists?

Safety index in Vietnam is 70/100 — higher means safer

What is the healthcare quality in Vietnam?

Healthcare quality in Vietnam scores 45/100

What is the quality of life like in Vietnam?

Quality of life score for Vietnam is 42/100 — climate, culture and leisure

How is the infrastructure in Vietnam?

Infrastructure score in Vietnam is 52/100 — transport, internet and public services

How does Vietnam rank as a travel destination?

Vietnam ranks #55 out of ~100 countries globally

What is the overall travel score for Vietnam?

Vietnam scores 44/100 as a travel and living destination

How many tourists visit Vietnam each year?

Vietnam welcomes 3.8M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Vietnam?

GDP per capita in Vietnam is $5.1k

What is the life expectancy in Vietnam?

Average life expectancy in Vietnam is 74.7 years

What is the population of Vietnam?

Vietnam has a population of 101.6M

What currency is used in Vietnam?

The currency in Vietnam is VND ₫

What language is spoken in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese

Can you pay by card in Vietnam?

Paying in Vietnam: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Vietnam?

Emergency in Vietnam: 113 (main) — 🚔 Police: 113 · 🚑 Ambulance: 115 · 🚒 Fire: 114

How much does a coffee cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

Cappuccino price in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is $2.00

How much does a beer cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam costs $1.20

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

Budget restaurant lunch in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam costs $3.00

How much are weekly groceries in Ho Chi Minh City?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam cost $16.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Ho Chi Minh City?

Taxi or Uber per km in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam costs $0.50

How much does public transport cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

Single transit ticket in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam costs $0.50

What is the price of petrol in Ho Chi Minh City?

Petrol 95 per litre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is $1.00

How much does internet cost in Ho Chi Minh City?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam costs $16.00/month

What is the average salary in Ho Chi Minh City?

Average monthly net salary in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is $500

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Ho Chi Minh City

Triplandio Ho Chi Minh City guide covers 9 travel guides across 27 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 36 self-guided walking tours in Ho Chi Minh City with 200 POI, spanning 125.3 km in total. Get inspired by 3 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 9

Areas 27

Local food 3

Tours / POI 36 / 200

Day / Night 31° / 25°

Local Time 5:22

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City & Country Data Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)

Key travel data for Ho Chi Minh City — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Vietnam

Cost 💰 HIGH

Safety 🔒 70

Health 🏥 45

Lifestyle ⭐ 42

Infra 🏗️ 52

Rank 🎯 #55

Score 📊 44

Tourists ✈️ 3.8M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $5.1k

Life Exp ❤️ 74.7 yrs

Population 👥 101.6M

Currency 💱 VND ₫

Language 🗣️ Vietnamese

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 113

💰 Prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Coffee ☕ $2.00

Beer 🍺 $1.20

Lunch 🍽️ $3.00

Groceries 🛒 $16.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.50

Transit 🚇 $0.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.00/l

Internet 📡 $16.00/m

Salary 💵 $500/m

Best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

Now (September) avg: 27°C, wetter month, full season — expect crowds. Best months to walk: Feb & Mar.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 31°C / 25°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:42 / 17:47

Local time 5:22

Best Months

Feb & Mar

J Jan F Feb

M Mar

A Apr M May J Jun J Jul A Aug S Sep

O Oct N Nov D Dec

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Temperature Average night-low temperature, month by month. Zero line marks freezing point.

Crowds How busy it gets — traveller interest by month.

Rainfall Rainy days to expect each month.

Sunshine Hours of sun per day, by month.

Traditional Local Food Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)

Main course Meat

Bo Kho

Bò kho

Baw khaw

A hearty Vietnamese beef stew with carrots and lemongrass.

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Main course Meat

Com Tam

Cơm tấm

kuhm tumm

Broken rice served with grilled pork, egg, and pickled vegetables.

Open Com Tam recipe

Starter Fish & Seafood

Fresh Spring Rolls

Gỏi Cuốn

Goy Koon

Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, herbs, and vegetables.

Open Fresh Spring Rolls recipe

Soup Fish & Seafood

Hu Tieu

Hủ tiếu

hoo tee-oo

A hearty noodle soup with a clear broth, usually made with pork and seafood.

Open Hu Tieu recipe

Soup Meat

Pho

Phở

fuh

A fragrant noodle soup with beef or chicken, herbs, and spices.

Open Pho recipe

Snack Meat

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Nem rán

Nem ran

Crispy fried rolls filled with pork, mushrooms, and vegetables.

Open Vietnamese Spring Rolls recipe

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