Ho Chi Minh City vs Tokyo for remote workers
Ho Chi Minh City is about 50% cheaper than Tokyo ($1,060 vs $2,120 a month). Tokyo has faster typical internet.
| 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City | 🇯🇵 Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total | $1,060 | $2,120 |
| Rent (1BR) | $600 | $1,300 |
| Food | $300 | $550 |
| Coworking | $120 | $200 |
| Transport | $40 | $70 |
| Internet | 120 Mbps | 190 Mbps |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Language | Vietnamese | Japanese |
| Your visa | – | – |
| Local time now | ||
| Meetings | Best meeting time between Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo → | |
| Nomad visa | None | Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) |