RESIDENTIAL AREA
​The question of the best place to live in Ho Chi Minh City as an expatriate is always one of the first questions that we all ask ourselves. Relocation Vietnam helps you to find the place to live in HCMC as an expatriate that best matches your lifestyle.
Ho Chi Minh City is divided up into various districts from 1 to 12 and each district into wards. Following is an overview of the most popular areas to live in HCMC as an expatriate.
District 1:
The best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are looking for the crazy city center
District 1 is the best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are:
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Single
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A couple
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In this place to live in HCMC as an expatriate you will find:
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Fully furnished apartments
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Unfurnished apartments
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Townhouses
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The advantage of this place for living in HCMC as an expatriate is:
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The proximity to offices, shopping centers, and city life
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The disadvantages of this place of living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The number of people
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The noise
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The high price ranges
District 2:
The best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are looking for an international community
District 2 is the best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are:
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Single
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A couple
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A family with children of all ages
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A European, American, or Australian expatriate
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In this place to live in HCMC as an expatriate you will find:
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Fully furnished apartments
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Unfurnished apartments
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Townhouses
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Houses in compounds
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Large houses with garden and swimming pool
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The advantages of this place for living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The calm and the tranquility
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The family atmosphere
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The proximity to international schools
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The disadvantages of this place of living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The old age of some houses
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The possibility of flooding during the rainy season
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The travel time to other districts and the city center
Binh Tanh District:
The best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate to be close to the city center and avoid its inconveniences
Binh Tanh District is the best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are:
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Single
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A couple
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Asian or expatriate
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In this place to live in HCMC as an expatriate you will find:
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Fully furnished apartments
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Unfurnished apartments
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Townhouses
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The advantages of this place for living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The proximity to the city center
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The easy access to go to other districts
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The disadvantages of this place of living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The traffic
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The noise
District 7:
The best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are looking for an Asian community
District 7 is the best place to live in HCMC as an expatriate if you are:
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Single
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A couple
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A family with children of all ages
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Asian or expatriate
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In this place to live in HCMC as an expatriate you will find:
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Fully furnished apartments
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Unfurnished apartments
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Townhouses
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Houses in compounds
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The advantages of this place for living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The calm and the tranquility
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The casual atmosphere
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The proximity to international schools
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The modernity of the district
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The disadvantages of this place of living in HCMC as an expatriate are:
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The lack of authenticity
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The travel time to other districts and the city center
