Moving to Oregon from Vietnam
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vietnam to Oregon? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vietnam to Oregon, you would find that Oregon is 3.1 times more expensive than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,900,000,000 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly $225,000 in Oregon to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Portland averages 56°F vs 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City, making it significantly cooler.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 5.5 times more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 2.2 times more
Housing
pay 4.4 times more
Childcare
pay 99.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 4.0 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 Oregon?
What does your salary buy?
₫1,900,000,000 → $225,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Oregon
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 Oregon cost about 96% 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 Oregon.
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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7.1,403,193
Vietnam
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oregon compared to Vietnam.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vietnam performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oregon 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 Oregon leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Oregon 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 Oregon vs Vietnam
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ho Chi Minh City | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/75°F (33°/24°C) | 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 94°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/77°F (33°/25°C) | 76°/56°F (24°/13°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/76°F (32°/25°C) | 48°/30°F (9°/-1°C) |
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| Month | Ho Chi Minh City | Portland |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.4°C) | 31°/13°F (-0.4°/-10.3°C) |
| Feb | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.1°C) | 35°/16°F (1.4°/-8.7°C) |
| Mar | 92°/77°F (33.6°/24.9°C) | 42°/25°F (5.6°/-3.9°C) |
| Apr | 94°/80°F (34.5°/26.4°C) | 53°/35°F (11.8°/1.5°C) |
| May | 95°/80°F (34.9°/26.4°C) | 64°/44°F (17.5°/6.8°C) |
| Jun | 92°/78°F (33.5°/25.5°C) | 73°/54°F (22.9°/12.0°C) |
| Jul | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.2°C) | 79°/59°F (26.0°/15.2°C) |
| Aug | 91°/77°F (32.9°/25.1°C) | 78°/58°F (25.4°/14.6°C) |
| Sep | 91°/77°F (32.6°/25.0°C) | 70°/50°F (21.1°/10.2°C) |
| Oct | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.0°C) | 59°/39°F (14.8°/3.8°C) |
| Nov | 90°/77°F (32.4°/24.9°C) | 48°/31°F (8.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Dec | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.9°C) | 37°/20°F (2.9°/-6.4°C) |
Data:
Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration,
National Weather Service
Can you move from Vietnam to Oregon?
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 Oregon than Vietnam?
On average Oregon is around 206% pricier than Vietnam, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Oregon?
Budget about $56,250 for 3 months in Oregon (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 Oregon?
From major Oregon cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Vietnam and Oregon are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Oregon compared to Vietnam?
Vietnam performs better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oregon compared to Vietnam?
The average high temperature in Portland is 56°F, compared to 91°F in Ho Chi Minh City. Portland receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ho Chi Minh City gets 65.1 in.
What language do they speak in Oregon?
The official language in Oregon is English. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.
