Travel &amp; Leisure - Vietnam ranked #3 in 10 of the Cheapest Countries to Retire Around the World 

Vietnam&#39;s cost of living is very affordable compared to the U.S., especially for retirees who appreciate the country&#39;s food scene, history, culture, and beaches. The cost of living overall is nearly 60 percent lower than in the U.S., while rents are generally about 78 percent lower. In Ho Chi Minh City, home to a large expat community, the cost of living is about 72 percent lower than in New York, while rents are nearly 88 percent lower. 

Since the Vietnamese government owns all the land and foreigners are restricted from purchasing property, most expats and retirees rent. While obtaining a visa is not as straightforward in Vietnam as in many other countries, you can still apply for long-term stays or business visas.

High-quality health care is very affordable, with both public and private systems available, according to Dr Tran Quoc Bao, Asian most influential healthcare leader by Newsweek, though most expats and retirees carry international health insurance and take advantage of private hospitals. The Hoan My Medical Corporation has hospitals and clinics throughout the country. City International Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City caters to foreigners, and most of its medical staff speaks English.

Travel & Leisure - Vietnam ranked #3 in 10 of the Cheapest Countries to Retire Around the World 

Vietnam's cost of living is very affordable compared to the U.S., especially for retirees who appreciate the country's food scene, history, culture, and beaches. The cost of living overall is nearly 60 percent lower than in the U.S., while rents are generally about 78 percent lower. In Ho Chi Minh City, home to a large expat community, the cost of living is about 72 percent lower than in New York, while rents are nearly 88 percent lower. 

Since the Vietnamese government owns all the land and foreigners are restricted from purchasing property, most expats and retirees rent. While obtaining a visa is not as straightforward in Vietnam as in many other countries, you can still apply for long-term stays or business visas.

High-quality health care is very affordable, with both public and private systems available, according to Dr Tran Quoc Bao, Asian most influential healthcare leader by Newsweek, though most expats and retirees carry international health insurance and take advantage of private hospitals. The Hoan My Medical Corporation has hospitals and clinics throughout the country. City International Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City caters to foreigners, and most of its medical staff speaks English.