Living in Central Vietnam

A cleaner, safer, more relaxed way of life

Quality of Life

Central Vietnam offers a cleaner, safer, and more relaxed way of life compared to the country's larger urban centres. With the increasing transition of jobs to online platforms following COVID 19 relocating to this region with your family has never been easier. Don't just take our word for it—ask our parents how they did it! We can connect you with families within our Parent Network for more information.

Air Quality 

In 2020, the pollution monitoring agency, IQAir.com, reported that Danang was Vietnam's cleanest city, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 57. Hanoi, on the other hand, was the most polluted, with an AQI of 107. The central region boasts a fresh sea breeze and a pollution-free environment, making it an ideal place for families.

Safety

Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database that measures quality of life in different places, ranks safety on a scale of 1 to 100. According to their rankings, HCMC has a safety score of 46/100, Hanoi has a score of 62/100, Danang has a score of 71/100, and Hoi An an impressive 93/100.

Commuting

Traffic jams are almost nonexistent in the central region. With beautiful sandy beaches on one side and the Thu Bon River on the other, Hoi An is the perfect place to commute by bicycle to, work, cafes, or the beach. Danang has invested in roads and bridges to cope with traffic growth, ensuring that even the region's biggest city has escaped the daily rush hour blockages that blight Hanoi and HCMC.

Cost of Living

The central region offers facilities and opportunities available in larger cities but at a fraction of the cost. Housing in Hoi An is 48% cheaper than in HCMC and 18% cheaper than in Hanoi.

Accommodation

The central region offers facilities and opportunities available in larger cities but at a fraction of the cost. Housing in Hoi An is 48% cheaper than in HCMC and 18% cheaper than in Hanoi.

Other Living Costs

Groceries, dining out, and entertainment options are plentiful and cheaper in the central region compared to HCMC and Hanoi.

International-Quality Education

An international-quality education at OIS costs families around half of what they would pay in HCMC or Hanoi.

Services

International-standard medical, maternity, hospital, dental facilities are available in Danang and Hoi An. Financial services and reliable household utilities are also readily available.

Entertainment

The central region offers a large and growing number of cinemas, theme parks, shopping centres, sporting venues/events, day trips, cafes, restaurants, and other services developed to cater to residents and tourists.