Ho Chi Minh City vs Tbilisi: cost of living for digital nomads
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Tbilisi, Georgia, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Ho Chi Minh City and Tbilisi cost about the same per month ($1,150).
- Both score 8/10 on safety.
- Internet is faster in Ho Chi Minh City: 90 Mbps typical against 55 Mbps.
- Ho Chi Minh City is tropical; Tbilisi is temperate.
Ho Chi Minh City wins 1 of the measured lines; Tbilisi wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Ho Chi Minh City or Tbilisi?
Ho Chi Minh City and Tbilisi cost about the same per month for a remote worker, both around $1,150.
Which city is safer, Ho Chi Minh City or Tbilisi?
Ho Chi Minh City and Tbilisi score the same on safety, 8/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Ho Chi Minh City or Tbilisi?
Ho Chi Minh City has faster typical internet: 90 Mbps against 55 Mbps in Tbilisi.
| Line | Ho Chi Minh City | Tbilisi |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Rent | $500 | $500 |
| Food | $320 | $320 |
| Transport | $40 | $40 |
| Coworking | $110 | $100 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 90 | 55 |
| Climate | tropical | temperate |
| City size | metro | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Ho Chi Minh City November 6, 2026, Tbilisi November 4, 2026.