--- title: "Vietnam for digital nomads: 16 cities compared (2026)" url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/vietnam description: "Vietnam for remote workers: 16 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Ha Long (61/100). Vietnam has no digita…" dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13) license: CC BY 4.0 --- # Vietnam for digital nomads: 16 cities compared (2026) Vietnam has 16 cities in the dataset. Ha Long scores highest under balanced weights at 61/100; Da Nang is the cheapest with a city-level price at $598 a month. Vietnam has no digital-nomad visa. ## Cities in Vietnam, ranked | # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Ha Long | 61 | 900 (national estimate) | 22.7 | Ha Long Bay cruises; Cat Ba and Lan Ha bays | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ha-long | | 2 | Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) | 60 | 900 (national estimate) | 22.7 | Kitesurfing from November to April; Red and white sand dunes | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/mui-ne | | 3 | Vung Tau | 60 | 900 (national estimate) | 24.1 | Back Beach promenade; Jesus statue hill | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/vung-tau | | 4 | Da Lat | 59 | 900 (national estimate) | 18.2 | Mild climate at 1,500 m; Coffee farms | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/da-lat | | 5 | Sapa | 59 | 900 (national estimate) | 22.7 | Rice terraces and trekking; Fansipan cable car | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/sapa | | 6 | Nha Trang | 59 | 922 | 19.1 | 6 km city beach; Diving and islands | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nha-trang | | 7 | Ho Chi Minh City | 57 | 666 | 26.2 | Startup energy; Street food | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ho-chi-minh-city | | 8 | Da Nang | 57 | 598 | 23.1 | Long sandy beach; Hoi An nearby | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/da-nang | | 9 | Phu Quoc | 57 | 900 (national estimate) | 20 | Visa-free 30 days for most; Long Beach sunsets | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/phu-quoc | | 10 | Hanoi | 56 | 768 | 20.3 | Old Quarter; Lakes and cafés | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/hanoi | | 11 | Ninh Binh | 56 | 900 (national estimate) | 17.8 | Trang An boat trips; Tam Coc and Hang Mua viewpoint | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/ninh-binh | | 12 | Hoi An | 56 | 900 (national estimate) | 20.4 | UNESCO old town; An Bang beach | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/hoi-an | | 13 | Hai Phong | 56 | 900 (national estimate) | 18.9 | French colonial centre; Cat Ba island | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/hai-phong | | 14 | Quy Nhon | 55 | 900 (national estimate) | 21 | Long curved city beach; Ky Co and Eo Gio | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/quy-nhon | | 15 | Can Tho | 54 | 900 (national estimate) | 24.7 | Cai Rang floating market; Mekong canals and orchards | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/can-tho | | 16 | Hue | 53 | 900 (national estimate) | 22.4 | Imperial Citadel; Low cost of living | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/hue | ## National figures shared by every city | Figure | Value | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | Homicide rate | 1.9 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 | | Political stability | 68th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 | | Health coverage index | 71/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 | | Life expectancy | 73.8 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 | | Human Development Index | 0.766 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 | | English proficiency | moderate | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 | ## Visas and entry | Passport | Entry rule | | --- | --- | | US | e-visa required | | EU (Germany) | 45 days visa-free | | UK | 45 days visa-free | Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Vietnam yet. ## Compare - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/ha-long-vs-mui-ne - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/ha-long-vs-vung-tau - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/da-lat-vs-ha-long - https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/ha-long-vs-sapa ## FAQ ### Is Vietnam good for digital nomads? Ha Long scores 61/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 565 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Vietnam's 16 cities average 57.1/100. Strongest factors in Ha Long: air quality and safety; weakest: visa ease. ### What is the cheapest city in Vietnam for a remote worker? Da Nang, at about $598 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Nha Trang is the most expensive city-priced option at $922. ### Does Vietnam have a digital nomad visa? Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport. ### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Vietnam without a visa? US passport: e-visa required. EU passport (Germany as reference): 45 days visa-free. UK passport: 45 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. ### Which city in Vietnam has the fastest internet? Ho Chi Minh City, with a measured median download of 26.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good. ### How safe is Vietnam? Vietnam records 1.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 68th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats. HTML page: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/vietnam