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Ho Chi Minh City
City in Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Overview
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest metropolis, is a buzzing blend of tradition and modernity, famed for its street food, colonial landmarks, and dynamic urban life. With over 14 million residents and endless energy, the city delivers unforgettable culture, history, and nightlife. From lively markets to sleek rooftop bars, Ho Chi Minh City is Southeast Asia's rising star.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Vietnam
Province
Hồ Chí Minh
Population
14,002,598
Time Zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
10.82°, 106.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,077
Local Cost
$530
Local Income
$450
Cashless
70
English
50
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
26.9°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
14.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1373 mm
Internet Speed
220 Mbps
Upload
152 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SGN
Distance
3 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
MappedFrequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 509 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 49 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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