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    Vietnam

    Vietnam at a glance

    Capital city

    Hanoi

    Population

    101.0 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $850/month (Market Survey, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 19/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.745/5 — rank 41/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Vietnamese

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    People & culture

    The culture is deeply rooted in ancestral respect and communal harmony, yet it pulses with a modern, forward-looking energy that welcomes newcomers with genuine warmth. For those relocating, the affordable cost of living and the incredible hospitality create a supportive environment where every morning brings the promise of a new, flavorful adventure.