Moving to Vietnam from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from New Hampshire to Vietnam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from New Hampshire to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 60.7% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly ₫924,023,685 in Vietnam to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Vietnamese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Hanoi averages 82°F vs 58°F in Concord, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from New Hampshire to Vietnam.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 ₫924,023,685

To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 79.5% less

Groceries

pay 52.0% less

Transportation

pay 39.1% less

Housing

pay 82.3% less

Childcare

pay 63.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 75.5% less

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Exchange rate:1 USD = 26298.49 VND(June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from New Hampshire to Vietnam, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
3,335 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Vietnam · UN DESA

Who's moving to Vietnam?

Top countries of origin for Vietnam's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Hampshire to Vietnam.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rateCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
VN
2.1%

Vietnam performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet accessUS Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
VN
74.0%

New Hampshire performs better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateBureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
VN
1.6%
GDP per capitaBureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
VN
$13,700

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though New Hampshire leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyOECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
VN
75.5 yrs

New Hampshire performs better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

ConcordRain: 40.6 in/yr (1032 mm)
58°/35°F

Avg. annual high / low

HanoiRain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82°/70°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsConcordHanoi
Jan–Mar37°/15°F (2°/-9°C)71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Apr–Jun68°/43°F (20°/6°C)88°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep79°/54°F (26°/12°C)90°/78°F (32°/26°C)
Oct–Dec48°/27°F (9°/-3°C)79°/66°F (26°/19°C)
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MonthConcordHanoi
Jan31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C)68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C)
Feb35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C)70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C)
Mar44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C)74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C)
Apr57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C)82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C)
May69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C)89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C)
Jun77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C)93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C)
Jul82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C)92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C)
Aug81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C)90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C)
Sep73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C)89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C)
Oct60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C)85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C)
Nov48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C)79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C)
Dec36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C)72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Vietnam. To live, work, or study long-term in Vietnam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Vietnam's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.
Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Vietnam passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Vietnam than New Hampshire?

Yes — Vietnam is on average about 53% cheaper than New Hampshire. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly ₫231,005,921 in Vietnam on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Vietnam?

Usually fine from major cities in Vietnam. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to New Hampshire?

Vietnam performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to New Hampshire?

The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in.

What language do they speak in Vietnam?

The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In New Hampshire, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

VN
Population1,316,470103,808,319
CurrencyUnited States Dollar ($)Vietnamese Dong (₫)
LanguagesEnglishVietnamese
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+1+84
Time zones111
Emergency number911113