Moving to Vietnam
The numbers that decide whether Vietnam works, and the pages that go through each of them in detail.
- $2,086 is worth
- $7,039
- Healthcare / year
- $270
3.37x
out of pocket, per person
Guides for Vietnam
Vietnam: common questions
How much does it cost to live in Vietnam?
Measured against published price levels, $2,086 a month — the average US retired-worker benefit — has the purchasing power of about $7,039 in Vietnam, a multiplier of 3.37. That is a comparison of price levels, not a budget: rent in a capital city will run well above the national average.
What does Vietnam require for residency?
Vietnam has no dedicated retirement visa with a published income floor. Residency runs through other routes, which is a constraint worth settling before anything else.
What does healthcare cost in Vietnam?
Out-of-pocket health spending in Vietnam runs about $270 per person per year. Medicare does not travel, so an American pays privately or buys in locally.
Can I collect US Social Security while living in Vietnam?
Yes. The Social Security Administration pays US citizens in almost every country; the exceptions are Cuba and North Korea, with several former Soviet states restricted. Vietnam is not among them.