According to data from Numbeo’s 2022 Cost of Living Index, Singapore is the most expensive city to live in Southeast Asia, second is Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and third is Bangkok (Thailand).
Live in Ho Chi Minh City is relatively cheaper than Bangkok, Phnom Penh but more expensive than Jakarta, Penang… While Hanoi has a cheaper cost of living than many other big cities in Southeast Asia, behind Pattaya, Manila, Jakarta, Penang…
In terms of countries and territories, Vietnam ranks 87th in the world and 25th in Asia, according to Numbeo.
In Southeast Asia, Vietnam ranks 5th after Singapore, Cambodia, Brunei and Thailand, ahead of Malaysia, Philippines, Myanmar and Indonesia. Laos and Timor-Leste are not on Numbeo’s list.
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Con Dao island named Asia’s paradise sea: CNN
NDO/VNA – Boasting crystal turquoise sea and a placid atmosphere, Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been named by the US Cable News Network (CNN) as one of Asia’s paradise seas.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Ho Chi Minh City tourism strives to become spearhead economic sector
NDO—The Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee held a conference on March 8 to disseminate and implement the Politburo’s resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
