Binh Thanh or Go Vap District?

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Xaviar84 Active member

Member since 29 July 2013

Xaviar84Active member06 April 2014 07:16:45

Hi everyone,

At the moment I am living in Vinh Phu in Binh Duong...my job is currently "live-in", however, next month I am allowed to rent a place of my own locally.

I am looking at areas within a 10km radius to my work... and I am considering Go Vap and Binh Thanh Districts. Having lived in Saigon a very short time, I am not sure if these areas are good for foreigners? Do they offer a range of restaurants, activities and nightlife? Which District would be more suitable?

Anything must be better than where I am currently based!聽

Any advice would be appreciated!

mss.vicky Active member

Member since 02 April 2014

mss.vickyActive member06 April 2014 07:36:58

I think Binh Thanh is better than Go Vap:)

cherry_blossoms Active member

Member since 18 April 2013

cherry_blossomsActive member07 April 2014 04:21:06

Binh thanh is better and more covenient

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest07 April 2014 09:35:28

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Binh Thanh I think has more for expats then Go Vap, Go Vap has very few expats and so your options are limited.

Sang Vo New member

Member since 11 August 2013

Sang VoNew member07 April 2014 16:10:26

Hi xaviar84,
You should stay in Binh Thanh. It is more convenience then Go Vap, you can avoid traffic jam, too much expat staying in Thao Dien district, the service is also professional.
Good luck and enjoy your life. Please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Sang Vo.

Guest2023 Guest

Guest2023Guest11 April 2014 16:51:21

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Binh Thanh... (( FOR SURE ))

Tam290711 Active member

Member since 29 July 2011

Tam290711Active member15 April 2014 05:22:19

Hi

I am living in Go Vap, 2km away from Binh Thanh but 5 minutes to the airport. The living standard in Go Vap is not high, so the living cost is low, it means you spend less. There are 2 hotels near my house and I see some foreigners now choose to live in Go Vap.

How much can you pay for renting? I sometimes see advertisement on house for lease near my place (approx. VND3-4 mil), I can help you to find out a place, please pm me.

BR

prodriver New member

Member since 25 May 2013

prodriverNew member16 April 2014 01:10:09

B矛nh Thanh dist is more convenient than Go Vap dist . Not mean , all place in Binh Thanh are good for live .

From Go Vap to Vinh Phu - Binh Duong is nearer than Binh Thanh . But far to go to center city .

So , depend on your pay cost .

rickyrealtor Member

Member since 25 March 2014

rickyrealtorMember18 April 2014 00:26:26

Why don't Dist 2, there is a foreigner community at there, the river views, romantic coffee shops, pubs, and go easily to Binh Duong province.

-Ricky-

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