Moving to Colorado from Vietnam

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Vietnam to Colorado? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Vietnam to Colorado, you would find that Colorado is 4.5 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,973,430,322 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly $163,527 in Colorado to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Denver averages 65°F vs 82°F in Hanoi, making it significantly cooler.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Colorado.

What does your salary buy?

₫1,973,430,322 $163,527

To maintain the same standard of living in Colorado

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 6.7 times more

Groceries

pay 2.7 times more

Transportation

pay 4.5 times more

Housing

pay 6.4 times more

Childcare

pay 4.4 times more

Entertainment and Sports

pay 5.0 times more

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Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0 USD (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?

What the data shows about people moving from Vietnam to Colorado.

Moved in 2023
37,040 ↑ 56% vs 2022

people moved from Vietnam to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Colorado compared to Vietnam.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

VN
2.1%
CO
26.3%

Vietnam performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

VN
74.0%
CO
92.9%

Colorado performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
CO
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
CO
$74,650

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
CO
78.3 yrs

Colorado performs significantly better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Denver
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 72°/43°F (22°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 85°/55°F (29°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C)
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Month Hanoi Denver
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting United States

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

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 Colorado than Vietnam?

On average Colorado is around 118% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.

How much money do I need to move to Colorado?

Budget about $40,882 for 3 months in Colorado (based on a ₫1,973,430,322 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Colorado?

From major Colorado cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Vietnam and Colorado are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Colorado compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam performs better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Colorado compared to Vietnam?

The average high temperature in Denver is 65°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Denver receives around 14.3 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Colorado?

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

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At a Glance

VN
Population 103,808,319 5,029,196
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Vietnamese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 113 911