Work remotely from Vietnam

A simple guide to the best cities and towns for digital nomads — cost of living, wifi speed, and when to go.

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Figures below are rough estimates for a single nomad, not exact quotes.

Da Nang

A beach city with a fast-growing coworking scene, riverside cafes, and easy access to Son Tra peninsula and the Marble Mountains.

Cost / mo $700–900
Wifi ~50–80 Mbps
Best season Feb–Aug
Vibe Beach + city

Hoi An

A slower-paced ancient town known for lantern-lit streets, tailor shops, and a short bike ride to An Bang beach.

Cost / mo $600–800
Wifi ~40–60 Mbps
Best season Feb–Jul
Vibe Slow + scenic

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's biggest city — the strongest coworking and cafe scene, nightlife, and international flight connections.

Cost / mo $900–1300
Wifi ~60–100 Mbps
Best season Dec–Apr
Vibe Big city energy

Hanoi

Old Quarter charm, French colonial architecture, and a deep coffee culture — cooler winters than the south.

Cost / mo $700–1000
Wifi ~50–80 Mbps
Best season Oct–Dec
Vibe Historic + coffee

Da Lat

A mountain town with a cool climate year-round, pine forests, flower farms, and the cheapest cost of living on this list.

Cost / mo $500–700
Wifi ~30–50 Mbps
Best season Nov–Mar
Vibe Cool + quiet