Ho Chi Minh City
largest city in Vietnam
Live & travel in Ho Chi Minh City
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 23, 2026
Climate by month
- Temperature
- 32°24°
- Rain
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
Best months: January, February, March, November, and December
TerraClimate 1991–2020 · NASA POWEREmbassies & consulates in Ho Chi Minh City
20 missions from 20 countries
Where to eat in Ho Chi Minh City
- Anan SaigonSplurge
89 Tôn Thất Đạm, Bến Nghé, District 1
- The Olive Grove SaigonSplurge
106 pham viet chanh, ward 19
- Bloom Saigon RestaurantMid-range
3/5 Hoàng Sa, P. Đa Kao, Quận 1
- The Deck SaigonSplurge
38 Nguyen U Di, Thao Dien, An Phu, District 2
- Lion City Cafe and RestaurantSplurge
45 Le Anh Xuan, District 1
- Hủ Tiếu Hồng PhátMid-range
391 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 5, Quận 3
- Halal@SaigonSplurge
31 Đông Du, District 1
- Ben Thanh MarketBudget
Lê Lợi
- Bánh Mì 37Budget
185 6-8, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão
- Nhà Hàng Chay Ngọc ThọBudget
175/9 Phạm Ngũ Lão
- Nhà Hàng Asian KitchenBudget
185 6-8, Phường Phạm Ngũ Lão
- Bánh Mì Hồng HoaBudget
54 Nguyễn Văn Tráng
- The Rabbit Hole Irish Sports Bar
111 Pham Viet Chanh, Ward 19, Binh Thanh
- Pasteur Street Brewing Company
144 Pasteur, Bến Nghé, District 1 (this is the original location, but others can be found throughout the city)
- Seventeen Saloon
- Cafe Saigon
57 Nguyen Du St
- Fresco Coffee
121 Le Loi St
- Acoustic Cafe
6E1 Ngô Thời Nhiệm
- Banana Pub
Phu My Hung District
- Polo
Ham Nghi St
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Ho Chi Minh City · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Ho Chi Minh City?
The travel guide to Ho Chi Minh City lists Anan Saigon, The Olive Grove Saigon, Bloom Saigon Restaurant, The Deck Saigon, and Lion City Cafe and Restaurant.
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Vietnam at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 1.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Ho Chi Minh City?
Roughly $1,350 per month for a remote worker, based on Vietnam price levels (30% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City in November?
In November Ho Chi Minh City averages a high of 32°C, a low of 24°C and about 107 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Ho Chi Minh City?
20 diplomatic missions, including Cambodia (Consulate General), Canada (Consulate General), China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), Hungary (Consulate General), India (Consulate General), and Indonesia (Consulate General).
Cities in Vietnam
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), TerraClimate (CC0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.