Ho Chi Minh City runs $574 a month for a city-centre one-bedroom. These 2 places are cheaper — from 9% to 28% less. Every figure below comes from the same rent survey on the same day, so the comparisons are consistent rather than stitched together from different months. We lead with what you give up.
$415 vs $574 a month, city-centre one-bedroom
What you give upSame country, more historic and atmospheric, 28% cheaper — colder winters and a less international business culture.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 77/100 | 57/100 |
| Monthly cost | $1,100 | $700 |
| Internet | 300 Mbps | 52 Mbps |
| Safety | 70/100 | 80/100 |
$524 vs $574 a month, city-centre one-bedroom
What you give upOnly marginally cheaper on rent, but beach access and cleaner air. Chosen for lifestyle, not savings.
| Ho Chi Minh City | Da Nang | |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Score | 77/100 | 80/100 |
| Monthly cost | $1,100 | $700 |
| Internet | 300 Mbps | 220 Mbps |
| Safety | 70/100 | 75/100 |
Rent is one line of a budget, not the whole thing. A city that is 40% cheaper on rent may not be 40% cheaper to live in once flights, healthcare and tax are counted, which is why we link the full guide for the 2 of these we cover in depth. Figures are city-centre one-bedroom asking rents, not what you will necessarily pay after negotiating a longer lease.