Moving from to
Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Vietnam is 55% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 7 points.
An analysis of the United States versus Vietnam reveals the US holding a 7-point lead in quality of life, with scores of 63/100 and 56/100 respectively. The most prominent gap is in healthcare, where the US scores 59 against Vietnam's 34, a substantial 25-point difference highlighting the US's more advanced medical infrastructure. Climate also favors the US, with a score of 64 (14°C average) compared to Vietnam's 44 (24°C average), a 20-point differential that suggests the US offers more preferred climatic conditions on average. However, Vietnam significantly surpasses the US in safety, scoring 81 against the US's 62, a 19-point lead indicating a much more secure environment for residents. Furthermore, Vietnam's price level is dramatically lower at 35, compared to the US at 100, making it a far more affordable destination. Taxation rates are nearly identical (US 63, Vietnam 62).
The United States is the overall stronger choice, largely due to its superior healthcare system and more favorable climate, despite Vietnam's substantial advantage in affordability and safety.
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: United States = 100, Vietnam = 45 (US = 100)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
Quality of Life
United States: 63/100 vs Vietnam: 56/100
Moving to Vietnam: Practicalities
Visa Openness
65/100
English Level
44/100
Expat Community
0.1%
Digital Nomad Visa
No