# Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City: Class A office comparison

> Bangkok ($34/sqft, 24.6% vacancy) and Ho Chi Minh City ($65/sqft, 7.4% vacancy) compete on different axes: Bangkok on talent depth and Ho Chi Minh City on talent depth.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Class A rent: Bangkok $34/sqft vs Ho Chi Minh City $65/sqft.
- Vacancy: Bangkok 24.6% vs Ho Chi Minh City 7.4%.
- Talent index: Bangkok 74 vs Ho Chi Minh City 74.
- Corporate tax: Bangkok 20% vs Ho Chi Minh City 20%.
- Premium flex/seat/month: Bangkok $380 vs Ho Chi Minh City $320.

## Key facts
- **cityA**: Bangkok
- **cityB**: Ho Chi Minh City
- **rentUsdA**: $34
- **rentUsdB**: $65
- **vacancyA**: 24.6%
- **vacancyB**: 7.4%
- **talentA**: 74
- **talentB**: 74
- **taxA**: 20%
- **taxB**: 20%

## FAQ
### Is Class A office cheaper in Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City?
Bangkok is cheaper on a USD basis: $34/sqft vs $65/sqft.

### Which has better talent depth, Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City?
Roughly comparable.

### Which has more sublease availability, Bangkok or Ho Chi Minh City?
Bangkok carries higher vacancy (24.6% vs 7.4%) and therefore typically more sublease overhang.

### What lease term should I expect in Bangkok vs Ho Chi Minh City?
Bangkok typical term is 3 years with 4 months rent-free; Ho Chi Minh City typical term is 3 years with 4 months rent-free.

### How does transit and commuter access compare?
Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (Sukhumvit, Silom Lines) and MRT (Blue, Purple, Yellow Lines). SRT Red Line commuter rail. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) connected via Airport Rail Link. Ho Chi Minh City: Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien) opened late 2024. Bus network. Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) on the city's edge; new Long Thanh Airport (LTA) under construction (target 2026).

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/compare/bangkok-vs-ho-chi-minh-city), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.