Moving to Vietnam from Peru
What to Expect
Considering a move from Peru to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Peru to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 8.8% cheaper than Peru overall. A PEN255,045 salary in Peru would need to be roughly ₫2,094,851,734 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 72°F in Lima, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Peru and Vietnam.
What does your salary buy?
PEN255,045 → ₫2,094,851,734
To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 43.7% less
Groceries
pay 1.0% more
Transportation
pay 24.5% less
Housing
pay 19.4% less
Childcare
pay 83.4% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 50.2% less
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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam compared to Peru.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Peru generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Peru performs better than Vietnam across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Vietnam generally does better on infrastructure, though Peru leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Peru generally does better on employment & economy, though Vietnam leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Vietnam generally does better on family life, though Peru leads in infant mortality.
Data: Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y de Administración Tributaria, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lima | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 66°/58°F (19°/15°C) | 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) | 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) |
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| Month | Lima | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C) | 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) |
| Feb | 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C) | 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) |
| Mar | 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C) | 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C) | 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) |
| May | 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C) | 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C) | 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) |
| Jul | 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C) | 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) |
| Aug | 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) |
| Sep | 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) |
| Oct | 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C) | 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) |
| Nov | 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C) | 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C) | 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) |
Data:
Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú,
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Peru 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.
Peru passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Vietnam passport holder visiting Peru
Visa RequiredData: 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 Peru?
On average Vietnam is around 6% pricier than Peru, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Vietnam?
Budget about ₫523,712,934 for 3 months in Vietnam (based on a PEN255,045 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Vietnam?
Connectivity is usually fine (Vietnam: 21.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Vietnam offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Vietnam safe for expats?
Peru generally does better on safety, though Vietnam leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.7 in Peru.
How is healthcare in Vietnam compared to Peru?
Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vietnam leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 16.2 in Peru. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Peru: 71).
What's the weather like in Vietnam compared to Peru?
The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 72°F in Lima. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lima gets 0.5 in.
What language do they speak in Vietnam?
The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Peru, the official languages are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.
