The city now comprises 19 districts and 5 suburban districts. District 1, along the Saigon River, where downtown Saigon is located, is the commercial centre and contains most of the city’s monuments and landmarks. 8 km away in District 5 resides the market of Cho Lon, where a large Chinese community lives. With favorable weather the whole year round and convenient access from other countries by air, by road and by sea, Ho Chi Minh city is a busy and dynamic metropolis.

After years of development, Ho Chi Minh has become one of the best cities to live and work in around the world. Studios, apartments, houses, and villas are available for you to rent. Most of these options are fully furnished. The quantity and modernity of the furniture factors into the rental cost. You can rent a whole studio or apartment for your privacy. Otherwise, renting a room in an apartment or a house, and sharing the living room, bathroom, or kitchen will save you some money.

The rental cost usually includes wifi, electricity, and water bills. However, some places don’t include these bills, so you should check with the house owner to make sure whether there are any extra costs. If you rent a serviced room, cleaning and laundry services are usually included in the rental cost. These services usually happen one to three times per week. You should budget for between one and three months’ rent for a deposit. Monthly rent ranges from 4,500,000 VND – 13,000,000 VND ($200-$550) for a one bedroom serviced apartment to 20,000,000 VND – 35,000,000 VND ($900-$1500) for a nice house which includes two or three bedrooms that you can share with your friends.