# lifestyle

Discover the true costs of hiring a maid in Vietnam in 2026. We break down salary benchmarks, Tet bonus rules, condo security clearance, and legal contracts.

Complete guide to Cầu Giấy, Hanoi's modern business district and Korean expat hub: Metro Line 3 access, contemporary apartments, and the best value proposition in Hanoi's expat rental market.

Discover Tây Hồ District, Hanoi's most popular expat neighborhood. Get local insights on rent prices, international schools, dining, and lakeside living.

An Phú is District 2's rising star: newer buildings, Metro Line 1 access, and prices 15-25% below Thảo Điền while offering matching lifestyle quality.

Complete guide to District 7's Phú Mỹ Hưng: Vietnam's first planned expat community, with wide streets, international schools, legal leasing framework, and suburban living 30 minutes from District 1.

Complete lifestyle guide to Thảo Điền, District 2: who lives here, what it costs, where to eat, schools, and the compromises you'll make living in HCMC's most established expat neighborhood.