Ho Chi Minh City Scores

Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic is extremely difficult.

Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.

Fits for families: There are not so many places where you can spend a good time with your family and children, but almost all of them provide excellent service.

Free WiFi: Almost half of all cafes, restaurants and gas stations have free wi-fi. But there are cases when you have to pay for Wi-Fi, the cost is usually indicated in the check.

Friendliness to outsiders: The locals are not super friendly to outsiders, but nevertheless polite.

LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents in Ho Chi Minh City are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

Level of happiness: Low level of satisfaction and fatigue from life in the current conditions.

Nightlife: Ho Chi Minh City has a small number of pubs and nightclubs, but the existing ones are characterized by a high-quality level of service and reasonable prices.

Quality of life: In terms of health care, demography, education, environmental conditions, economic conditions, employment, the standard of living can be assessed as good.

English: It will not be easy to communicate in Ho Chi Minh City directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

Education: In terms of the quality of education , students do not score enough for the average level in reading literacy, mathematics, and science.

Walkability: The area of is perfect for walking. There are a lot of quality walking paths, sidewalks. Traffic and road conditions are good organized.

Entertainment: has a lot of entertainment, cafes, clubs, restaurants, places to relax with friends, romantic dates and just to have a good time.

Workspaces: There is an great environment for working and lots of great coworking spots.

Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Ho Chi Minh City is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

Female friendly: Despite the fact that women have equal rights with men and the attitude towards them is liberal, in some areas there are still many prohibitions against them. Decisions in the family are usually made by men, the influence of women in the family is very great.