Vietnam vs Cambodia
Vietnam costs roughly 27% less than Cambodia. Use our tool below to personalize the estimate based on your income and lifestyle.
Vietnam is approximately 27% less expensive than Cambodia based on cost of living including rent. This makes Vietnam a more budget-friendly option for expats considering a move.
Vietnam has a FIRE Score of 100/100, indicating its suitability for financial independence and early retirement. The country's safety index is 59.2, suggesting moderate safety levels.
Recommended profile: Vietnam is ideal for GeoArbitragers and remote workers looking to maximize savings.
About Vietnam
A 1BR near central Hanoi or Saigon runs $400.6, less than half typical US suburban rent, while monthly costs excluding rent sit near $430.8, meaning a couple can live comfortably under $1,200. Fast internet at 343 Mbps supports remote work, and safety metrics beat most Southeast Asian peers. The dealbreaker: no retirement or digital nomad visa exists, so long-term legal residency stays messy regardless of your budget.
$2,169/mo
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About Cambodia
A Healthcare Index of 25.8 rules this out for retirees with serious medical needs. Skip it if you need English-language ease too, proficiency is low. But budget-focused remote workers or younger retirees chasing sub-$1,000/month living, with rent under $420 and a real digital nomad visa route, will find it hard to beat.
$2,008/mo
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| Metric | Vietnam | Cambodia |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Advisory | Level 1 — Normal Precautions | Level 2 — Increased Caution |
| Quality of Life Index | 95.8 +2.0 | 93.8 |
| Healthcare Index | 61.3 +35.5 | 25.8 |
| Safety Index | 59.2 +6.5 | 52.7 |
| Cost of Living Index | 26.6 +7.3 | 33.9 |
| Living Costs (Single, excl. rent) | $430.8 +145.3 | $576.1 |
| Living Costs (Family, excl. rent) | $1,554.9 +517.6 | $2,072.5 |
| 1BR Apartment (Center) | $400.6 +14.92 | $415.52 |
| 1BR Apartment (Outside) | $263.55 +9.2 | $272.75 |
| 3BR Apartment (Center) | $846.6 | $800 +46.6 |
| 3BR Apartment (Outside) | $547.09 | $523.2 +23.89 |
| Avg Internet Speed | 343.05 Mbps +261.9 | 81.17 Mbps |
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