Living in Vietnam Explained | Cost of Living, Safety, Culture & Expat Life 🇻🇳

Considering a move? This video explores the charm and opportunities of Vietnam for those considering living abroad. From bustling cities to serene landscapes, it's a land of contrasts, but what about the cost of living and expat life? Join us as we explore Hanoi and sample delicious vietnam food, offering insights for your vietnam travel plans.

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From real apartment rents in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang to visa tips, healthcare quality, transport hacks and culture shocks, you’ll get the full picture so you can land in Vietnam ready to thrive.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro & First Impressions
00:42 - Landscapes & Environment
02:37 - Climate & Weather
03:34 - Cost of Living
05:23 - Infrastructure & Transport
06:25 - Healthcare & Connectivity
07:19 - Safety & Politics
08:52 - Culture, Language & Cuisine
09:52 - Expat Meter Score
10:36 - Conclusion & Next Steps

🧭 How We Calculate Our Scores (Expat Meter)

Scale: 1 to 10, rounded to one decimal. Updated regularly.

1) 🌍 Environment (Places & Landscapes)

Diversity and beauty of landscapes (coastlines, mountains, nature), access to parks/natural areas, density of scenic “spots.”

🔹 Goal: Reflects the country’s scenic appeal for living long-term (not just for short visits).

2) ☀️ Climate & Weather Risks (70% / 30%)

70% Comfort: Year-round temperatures, humidity, seasonality, rainfall.

30% Weather Risks: Exposure to hurricanes/typhoons, floods, heatwaves/droughts, and climate-related wildfires.

⚠️ Note: Earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis are not considered “climate”; they’re factored into Safety & Stability below.

3) 💰 Cost of Living (Affordability)

Average prices for housing (rent), groceries, internet, and healthcare.
Score is inverted: the more affordable, the higher the rating.

🔹 Goal: Reflects the ability to live comfortably on a typical expat/remote work budget.

4) 🧩 Infrastructure & Daily Life

Quality and reliability of internet, transportation, healthcare access/hospitals, essential services (electricity, water), and overall day-to-day logistics.

🔹 Goal: Measures everyday “ease of living.”

5) 🛡️ Safety & Political Stability

Crime and personal safety levels, institutional and political stability.
Includes a geophysical penalty (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis) when structural risks are significant.

🔹 Goal: Reflects predictability and peace of mind for long-term settlement.

⚖️ Final “Expat Meter” Score

Weighting of the 5 criteria: Environment 20% · Climate 15% · Cost 15% · Infrastructure 20% · Safety 30%

Method: Each factor is benchmarked globally (normalized), then combined using the above weights.

A slight stretching curve is applied to better distinguish top-performing and less suitable destinations.

Result: A score out of 10, rounded to one decimal (e.g., 7.6/10).

📎 Helpful Notes (to include in descriptions)

Scores and rankings are indicative and change over time (inflation, laws, visas, safety, climate).

Costs can vary significantly by city/region.

Data is updated regularly.

Reference sources (when available): cost-of-living indices, connectivity indicators, safety/peace reports, political stability data, climate and geophysical risk assessments.

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