Moving to Indiana from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Indiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Indiana, you would find that Indiana is 2.7 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly $195,000 in Indiana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Indianapolis averages 62°F vs 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.0 times more
Groceries
pay 90.7% more
Transportation
pay 80.5% more
Housing
pay 3.5 times more
Childcare
pay 2.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.3 times more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Indiana?
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → $195,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Indiana
Calculate with your salary →Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Indiana cost about 74% more than cities in Vietnam.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Vietnam to Indiana.
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.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indiana compared to Vietnam.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vietnam performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Indiana performs significantly better than Vietnam across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Indiana leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Indiana performs significantly better than Vietnam across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), World Health Organization (2024), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in Indiana vs Vietnam
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ho Chi Minh City | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 42°/26°F (6°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 72°/53°F (22°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) | 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 51°/35°F (11°/2°C) |
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| Month | Ho Chi Minh City | Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) | 35°/21°F (1.7°/-6.1°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) | 40°/24°F (4.4°/-4.4°C) |
| Mar | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.8°C) |
| Apr | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) | 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.4°C) |
| May | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) | 72°/53°F (22.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) | 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) | 84°/67°F (28.8°/19.2°C) |
| Aug | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.3°C) |
| Sep | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) | 77°/57°F (25.1°/13.9°C) |
| Oct | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) | 64°/45°F (18.0°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) | 52°/36°F (11.0°/2.3°C) |
| Dec | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) | 38°/25°F (3.6°/-3.9°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Vietnam to Indiana?
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 holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Vietnam
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Indiana than Vietnam?
On average Indiana is around 165% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Indiana?
Budget about $48,750 for 3 months in Indiana (based on a ₫1,900,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indiana?
From major Indiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Vietnam and Indiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Indiana compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam performs better than Indiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Indiana compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Indianapolis is 62°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Indianapolis receives around 40.8 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.
What language do they speak in Indiana?
The official language in Indiana is English. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
