#55 city for luxury nomads
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City at a glance
The metrics that matter to a luxury remote worker — connectivity, safety, cost, and tax.
Internet
90 Mbps
Workable
Safety
74/100
Good
Walkability
55/100
Fair
Cost / month
$5k
Premium lifestyle
Income tax
20%
Headline rate
Nomad visa
No
Standard entry
Avg temp
28°C
Warm
English
Moderate
Spoken level
Air quality
70 AQI
Hazy
Buying property in Vietnam
What a foreigner can do — own, finance, and turn a purchase into residency.
Foreign ownership
Condos only
50-year leasehold; condos within foreign quota
Mortgage (non-resident)
No
Largely a cash market for foreigners
Residency by property
No
Property, mortgage and visa rules change often and vary by nationality — figures are indicative. Verify with a licensed local specialist before acting.