Moving to Vietnam from Spain
What to Expect
Considering a move from Spain to Vietnam? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Spain to Vietnam, you would find that Vietnam is 48.1% cheaper than Spain overall. A €65,850 salary in Spain would need to be roughly ₫1,106,640,387 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 68°F in Madrid, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Spain and Vietnam. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → ₫1,106,640,387 To maintain the same standard of living in Vietnam How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 77.6% less Groceries pay 35.8% less Transportation pay 51.7% less Housing pay 67.4% less Childcare pay 6.4% less Entertainment and Sports pay 61.1% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Vietnam compared to Spain. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Spain performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. 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 Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Spain generally does better on environment, though Vietnam leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Spain generally does better on infrastructure, though Vietnam leads in water stress level. 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 Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Spain leads in gdp per capita. 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 Spain performs better than Vietnam across all family life metrics. Data: Agencia Tributaria, Spain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Spain 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. Spain passport holder visiting Vietnam Vietnam passport holder visiting Spain Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Vietnam is about 44% less expensive than Spain, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about ₫276,660,097 for 3 months in Vietnam (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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? Spain performs better than Vietnam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Vietnam is 1.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Spain. Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Spain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 8.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Vietnam, compared to 44.8 in Spain. Vietnam scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Spain: 85). The average high temperature in Hanoi is 82°F, compared to 68°F in Madrid. Hanoi receives around 64.1 in of rainfall per year, while Madrid gets 16.6 in. The official language in Vietnam is Vietnamese. In Spain, the official languages are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Madrid Hanoi Jan–Mar 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) Apr–Jun 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) Jul–Sep 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) Oct–Dec 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) View all months
Month Madrid Hanoi Jan 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) Feb 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) Mar 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) Apr 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) May 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) Jun 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) Jul 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) Aug 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) Sep 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) Oct 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) Nov 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) Dec 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 
Agencia Estatal de Meteorología, 
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Visitor Visa Requirements
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