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Vietnam

🇻🇳Vietnam

Asia· Updated 06/03/2026

Information

Capital

Hanoi

Population

102,000,000

Currency

Vietnamese dong (VND ₫)

Languages

Vietnamien, Français

Continent

Asia

Calling code

+84

Timezone

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Area

331,212 km²

Government

Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic

National day

September 2 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.vn

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About

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian country on the Indochina Peninsula. Ruled by the Communist Party, it experiences rapid economic growth and ambitious digital transformation. With over 100 million people, it aims for inclusive development through AI and data.

Safety

Risk level :Overall safety level is moderate; caution recommended in urban and tourist areas.

Risk areas

Northern and western borders - Drug trafficking and ethnic tensionsMekong Delta - Seasonal flooding

Crime(medium)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Use official taxis

Terrorism(low)

  • Follow embassy alerts; increased vigilance in public places

Transport

  • Wear a helmet on motorcycle
  • Check insurance coverage

Natural risks(Typhoons, floods, and moderate earthquakes)

  • Follow weather forecasts
  • Avoid coastal areas during the rainy season

Health(Developing healthcare system; adequate urban hospitals)

  • Hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies vaccines
  • Bottled water only

Practical tips

  • Register with the consulate
  • Copy of important documents
  • Comprehensive travel insurance

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center350
1-bedroom apartment in city center500
1-bedroom apartment in suburb300
3-bedroom apartment in city center900
3-bedroom apartment in suburb600

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal2.00
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15.00
McDonald's menu4.20
Local beer (0.5L)1.00
Cappuccino2.00
Water (1.5L)0.50
Bread (500g)0.80
Milk (1L)1.20
Eggs (12)1.60
Chicken (1kg)2.00
Apples (1kg)2.50
Bananas (1kg)1.00

Transport

Public transport ticket0.30
Monthly transport subscription10.00
Taxi ride (start)1.00
Taxi (1km)0.50
Gasoline (1L)0.90

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)23.00
Tennis court (1h weekend)10.00
Cinema4.00
Theater15.00

Health

General practitioner consultation20.00
Dentist consultation30.00
Antibiotic medications5.00
Cold medications (6 days)3.00

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)11.00
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)5.00
Public services for 85m² apartment40.00
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40.00
Nike sports shoes70.00
International primary school (monthly)800.00

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType A, Type C

Emergency numbers

Police113
Ambulance115
Fire department114

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

not mandatory, 5-10% appreciated

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