🇻🇳Vietnam
Asia
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
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 :Niveau de sécurité global moyen ; prudence recommandée dans les zones urbaines et touristiques.
Risk areas
Frontières nord et ouest - Trafic de drogue et tensions ethniquesDelta du Mékong - Inondations saisonnières
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Utiliser des taxis officiels
Terrorism(low)
- Suivre les alertes des ambassades ; vigilance accrue dans les lieux publics
Transport
- Porter un casque en moto
- Vérifier les assurances
Natural risks(Typhons, inondations et séismes modérés)
- Suivre les prévisions météo
- Éviter les zones côtières en saison des pluies
Health(Système de santé en développement ; hôpitaux urbains corrects)
- Vaccins hépatite A/B, typhoïde, rage
- Eau en bouteille uniquement
Practical tips
- Inscription au consulat
- Copie des documents importants
- Assurance voyage complète
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