City Guides

Discover the best cities in Vietnam and Thailand for UK expats. Each guide includes costs, neighbourhoods, pros & cons, and practical info.

Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City

The Relentless Energy of Southeast Asia's Most Dynamic City

£645/mo
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Digital nomadsStartup foundersBudget-conscious expats
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Vietnam

Hanoi

Ancient Charm Meets Modern Ambition in Vietnam's Cultural Heart

£550/mo
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Culture loversWriters and creativesBudget expats
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Vietnam

Da Nang

Beachside Living With Big-City Convenience at Small-Town Prices

£500/mo
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Beach loversDigital nomadsSurfers
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Vietnam

Hoi An

A Lantern-Lit Ancient Town Where Time Slows Down

£505/mo
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RetireesArtists and writersYoga practitioners
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Vietnam

Nha Trang

Vietnam's Premier Coastal Resort City With Year-Round Sunshine

£570/mo
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Beach loversDivers and water sports enthusiastsRetirees
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Thailand

Bangkok

The Megacity That Has Everything — At a Fraction of London Prices

£920/mo
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ProfessionalsFoodiesMedical tourists
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Thailand

Chiang Mai

The Digital Nomad Capital Nestled in Thailand's Misty Mountains

£720/mo
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Digital nomadsRetireesYoga and wellness seekers
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Thailand

Phuket

Thailand's Tropical Island With World-Class Beaches and Infrastructure

£900/mo
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Beach loversFamiliesWater sports enthusiasts
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Thailand

Pattaya

Beyond the Reputation — A Surprisingly Liveable Coastal City

£700/mo
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RetireesGolf enthusiastsBudget-conscious beach seekers
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Thailand

Koh Samui

Tropical Island Paradise With a Surprisingly Cosmopolitan Edge

£990/mo
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Wellness seekersEntrepreneursCouples
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