Live. Work.
Explore Vietnam.
Practical guidance, local context and carefully researched recommendations for people who want to live, work and explore Vietnam.
What to prepare, what things may cost, and what to sort out before you arrive.
Compare cities by cost, pace, weather and everyday convenience.
Housing, daily costs, transport, healthcare and settling in.
Internet, coworking, money and what remote work looks like here.
Places, local experiences and short trips worth considering.
Where should you live in Vietnam?
View all cities →Practical guides for living here, not just visiting
View all guides →Moving to Vietnam as a digital nomad
What to prepare, costs, expectations and the first 30 days.
How to Rent a Place in Vietnam
A simple guide to finding apartments and working with landlords.
Working Remotely from Vietnam
Internet, SIM cards, coworking spaces and productivity tips.
Weekend Getaways from HCMC
Easy trips to refresh your mind and discover new places.
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Services and local providers researched and compared by Zephyr Đặng, with local context and trade-offs explained clearly.
See our recommendations →About Zephyr Đặng
Hi, I’m Zephyr Đặng.
I’m Vietnamese, born and raised in Saigon. I’m building dumuc.digital to make it easier for people from abroad to understand Vietnam, find reliable local information and connect with the right local people when they need help.
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