These years, more and more people from every region of the world are coming to rent apartments in Vietnam – the beautiful country in Southeast Asia. According to InterNations Expat Insider ,Vietnam ranks 11th among most popular destination for expatriates in 2016. The number of immigrants in Vietnam is now inceasing fast compare to the last decade.
People who rent an apartment in Vietnam are mostly young. They come to Vietnam not only in order to earn money but also earn a good balanced life. So what makes Vietnam a good idea to live in Asia? Here are reasons why Vietnam is a great place to call home.
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Beautiful peaceful country
Vietnam has a largely tropical climate in the south and monsoonal in the north. Different areas still have distinct differences of temperature and humidity due to latitude and topography but they are all quite comfortable all year round.
Being the biggest cities of the country and the places where most expats choose to rent a home, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city are of course busy, narrow cities. However, they are far from making you feel that life is too fast and stressful comparing to Tokyo, New York, London, Sydney, etc. You can always feel the peaceful atmosphere as the traditional features are still be kept here by simply drinking a coffee on the sidewalk.
Vietnam is also famous for many beautiful tourist places such as Hoian, Danang, Phong Nha Cave, Ha Long Bay – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, etc. The plane tickets in Vietnam are very cheap, making traveling easier. You can make it to the Vung Tau ocean from Ho Chi Minh City in an hour and a half to relax on the weekend. If you rent an apartment in Hanoi, you have a whole slew of options including the magnificent Halong Bay, Sapa, and even China.
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Low cost of living
This is might be the best reason to rent an apartment in Vietnam when considering about quality of life. The cost of living for a single working person in Japan, UK, Canada, Australia or many developed countries is at least 1,000 USD or more. Meanwhile in Vietnam, with this same amount of money, you can comfortably live up to 3-4 months. A meal here, such as a bowl of pho, is only about 1 – 1.5 USD. Image you can be member of a fitness club with only $7/month, take taxi ride with 1 dollar or two, rent a 2-bedroom apartment from 100USD. That’s how low cost life in Vietnam is. It’s not just affordable, it’s cheap. Moreover, we reassure that you can access to modern comforts and conveniences, including high quality medical care, education just like in the West.
Therefore, whether you want to pay off your debts, or if you want to live a more high-flying lifestyle, Vietnam always welcomes you.
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Friendly people
The Vietnamese people, from the north to the south are generally honest, friendly, hospital and helpful. They are always smiling warmly.
In Vietnam, there is a saying that “next-door neighbours are much more important than distant relatives”. Whether you are a local or foreigner, Vietnamese are always willing to help and make friends with you so you won’t feel alone or too much homesick when living here. This is part of Vietnamese traditional culture which Vietnamese are so proud of. Friendship has been enhanced by the Vietnamese people whose hospitality is always praised by both expats and travel visitors. Nevertheless, there’s a large international expat community in Ho Chi Minh city and Hanoi for you to join.
Although Vietnamese is a quite hard language to learn, you can still easily communicate with Vietnamese people by English – which is increasingly favored as a second language, especially in Hanoi the capital and the biggest city Ho Chi Minh city.
4. Easy business opportunity
Vietnam is one of the easiest countries in the world to get a business visa, that’s the first thing.
Secondly, in this decade, Vietnam is among the fastest growing economies not only in Asia but the world. The law and government of Vietnam encourages foreign investors to invest and buy property in Vietnam. It’s very easy to rent a space and open a bar, a restaurant, or a service business without requiring many money. As long as you don’t do anything against the law, it’s no problem, there’re many opportunities to have a successful business in Vietnam since it’s still a developing country.
It’s also necessary to mention that staffing costs in Vietnam are surprisingly cheap — may be even too cheap. The average monthly salary of a Vietnamese worker was under $150 in 2013. In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city, 50 – 70% population is under 30. That means the labor source is very available. These young people are excited to work, are tech savvy, and affordable.
Also, it’s worth noting that the standard corporate income tax rate in Vietnam is 25% – a reasonable number. Finding a home in Vietnam is great, working in Vietnam is even greater.
Living in Vietnam as an expat is totally a good idea you should consider if you want to find a new place. 4 reasons above is just never enough to describe advantages of renting an apartment in Vietnam. There still many other interesting reasons to move to Vietnam that are waiting you to explore.
Linh Chi – Mogi.vn
