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Living in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s largest city and its biggest foreign community. Most services you’ll need exist here in English — the trick is finding the ones that answer.
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Food & Dining · Tam Thắng, Ho Chi Minh City
SEA Coffee
SEA Coffee is a coffee shop in Chi Linh, 1 Nguyen Huu Canh, Vung Tau, near Gateway. Vietnamese coffee, salt coffee, bac xiu, avocado coffee, matcha latte, cacao, peach tea, smoothies, fresh juices and yogurt drinks. Breakfast: banh mi xiu mai.
VerifiedEnglish spoken20,000 ₫ – 100,000 ₫ / service
Food & Dining · Bến Thành, Ho Chi Minh City
Spring Saigon Tours
Spring Saigon Tours offers private and small-group tours in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, including food tours, vegan food tours, walking tours, cocktail tours, hidden gems, local markets, history and private city experiences. We focus on relaxed, personal experiences that help travelers discover the real Saigon through local food, culture, stories and everyday life.
VerifiedEnglish spokenExperiences · Đông Hưng Thuận, Ho Chi Minh City
The Matchmaking Bureau
Private matchmaking service for accomplished professionals seeking meaningful relationships across Southeast Asia.
VerifiedFrom 150 ₫ / service
Transport · Tân Hưng, Ho Chi Minh City
DC Motorbikes (Rental | License | Lesson | Repair | Accessories)
Located in District 7, DC Motorbikes is your ultimate destination for all things two-wheeled in Ho Chi Minh City. As a leading motorbike rental agency, we offer a wide range of well-maintained motorbikes for you to explore the city with ease. Our certified instructors provide comprehensive driving lessons and license training, ensuring you ride with skill and confidence. We also operate a full-service repair shop and stock a fantastic selection of accessories to keep you and your bike in top condition. Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Sunday (9am - 5pm)
VerifiedHousing · Nhà Bè, Hồ Chí Minh
Bất động sản Giang Law
Bất động sản Giang Law is a service provider in Ho Chi Minh City listed as a housing provider. Contact them directly for English-language availability.
Community listingHousing · Hoàng Sa, Ho Chi Minh City
VIETNAM HOUSE ~ real estate agent
VIETNAM HOUSE ~ real estate agent is a service provider in Ho Chi Minh City listed as a housing provider. Contact them directly for English-language availability.
Community listingHousing · Ho Chi Minh City
PHAM HA REAL
PHAM HA REAL is a service provider in Ho Chi Minh City listed as a housing provider. Contact them directly for English-language availability.
Community listingHousing · Ho Chi Minh City
Choice Investment and Development Co,.Ltd
Choice Investment and Development Co,.Ltd is a service provider in Ho Chi Minh City listed as a housing provider. Contact them directly for English-language availability.
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Good to know
- Where people live
- Thao Dien (Thu Duc, the old District 2) for families and international schools; Districts 1 and 3 for the centre; Phu My Hung in District 7 for space and quiet.
- Doctors
- International hospitals such as FV Hospital, Vinmec Central Park and Family Medical Practice have English-speaking staff. Check whether your insurance pays them directly.
- Addresses
- Districts are often written as a bare number (“Q.1”, “District 3”). Many former districts now sit inside Thu Duc City, so older addresses still use the old names.
Questions
Where can I see an English-speaking doctor in Ho Chi Minh City?
The international hospitals — FV Hospital, Vinmec Central Park, Family Medical Practice and others — have English-speaking doctors. Filter Health listings by “English spoken” to see clinics that have told us they can help in English.
Which areas do expats rent in?
Thao Dien is the most popular with families; Districts 1 and 3 suit people who want to be central; District 7 (Phu My Hung) has larger apartments and international schools. Agents usually show several buildings in one trip.
Do I need a visa agent?
Not always, but many foreigners use one for extensions and work permits because the paperwork is in Vietnamese and the rules change. See Visa & Legal listings and confirm current requirements with the agent before paying.