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Ho Chi Minh City

Tier 2

Vietnam

High energy, low cost, and the best food scene in Southeast Asia.

Shortly after launch

About Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon runs on motorbikes, iced coffee, and hustle. A fast-growing tech scene, dirt-cheap living, and a huge expat community make it one of Asia's most underrated nomad bases.

Best for

Budget maximizersFoodiesTech workersCity energy loversSEA base
WiFi
Fast and cheap everywhere (100–500 Mbps)
Cost
$800–1,400/mo (very affordable)
Weather now
26°C / 78°F · Overcast
Feels 31°C. Hot year-round, rainy May–Nov
Local time
UTC+7 (ICT)
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Coworking Spots

Dreamplex

Premium coworking, multiple districts, strong community.

~$110/mo
The Hive Thao Dien

Leafy D2 favorite among expats.

~$90/mo
Cafés in Thao Dien

Endless laptop-friendly cafés with strong wifi.

Free (buy a drink)

Neighborhoods

Thao Dien (D2)

Expat village, international cafés, riverside

District 1

Downtown, walkable, nightlife

Binh Thanh

Local, cheap, between D1 and D2

Planned meetups

The recurring formats this hub will run. Dates firm up when the hub opens.

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Saigon Nomad Drinks
Every Thursday, 7pm
Social
Vietnam Tech Meetup
Monthly
Professional
Sunday Brunch Club
Weekly
Social

Nomad Tips

Grab (bike + car) is the default way to move around.

E-visa is 90 days now - apply online before arrival.

Coffee culture is elite: try cà phê sữa đá everywhere.

Negotiate monthly rates on serviced apartments - big discounts.

Resources for nomads in Ho Chi Minh City

Essential tools to make your stay seamless.

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Medical coverage for nomads from $45/month

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NordVPN

Stay secure on café and coworking WiFi

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More resources coming soon

Airalo eSIM - pendingWise Banking - pending

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