Moving to Can Tho

mamaduck · 2011-09-15 22:25:03

Hi,

I am looking for a place to live in Can Tho. Where do the expats live? I have looked at the traditional Vietnamese apts. that are 4 levels south of town and was not that interested in climbing 3 flights to go to bed. Any suggestions? I would like 2-3 bedrooms.

Thanks for your help.

mamaduck

silut7@ · 2011-09-16 05:02:09

these are Can Tho photos http://www.google.com.vn/search?q=can+t … p;bih=1065

and this is infomation of Can Tho City http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BA%A7n_Th%C6%A1 (Vietnamese)

Wild_1 · 2011-09-16 06:28:58

Hello Mamaduck,

Please don't tell me you are from Oregon and Phil Knight man.

Kiddings aside. South Can Tho is an area that is still being developed. It is new and quite cheap compares to other areas. But, that is about all it has to offer. If you are at ease on a Vietnamese motorbike and know a little Vietnamese, then you will get by. But if not, I highly suggest that you look into Ninh Kieu District, particularly that Trung Tam Thuong Mai Cai Khe area.

The bigger markets, the better restaurants, schools and night clubs are there. Much of what you will need for daily life is within walking distance. It is a little more expensive than South Can Tho, of course; but it is where the action is.

When looking for a place to live in Can Tho, I recommend that you look off of the main streets. They are considered commercial strips, therefore, the price is much higher. Another thing that you should do is go to the area itself. The internet and the newspapers don't work too good here; people still do the-sign-on-the-door thing.

Good luck with your search. If you need more info, drop me a line. I am a Californian and have been living in Can Tho for almost 3 years now.

Regards,
Howie

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Wild_1 · 2011-09-16 11:41:47

Mamaduck,

In regard to the home styles, unfortunately, that is just the way they build them here, giant match-boxes. Homes like those you see in the American suburbs are considered mansions, hard to come by and quite expensive.

Con Khuong island, which is also close to Trung Tam Thuong Mai Cai Khe, has a few of them. You might want to check that area out too. It is one of the more desirable living areas in Can Tho. However, from what I had seen, your chance of finding a match-box styled home with an elevator is much better than one of those mansion types.

Again, good luck.

Howie

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mamaduck · 2011-09-17 02:28:10

Hi Howie,

Thank you so much for the information. My husband will be in Can Tho looking for housing today. I'm sure your info will be very helpful.

I will be joining him at the end of October.

How do you like Can Tho? Any good western places to eat? Good pizza?

Thanks for your help.

phyllis

Wild_1 · 2011-09-17 04:50:40

Hi Phyllis,

You don't have to thank me; I am just passing on to you what others had passed to me. So, feel free to contact me if you guys need more info or help.

Getting a house to suit your lifestyles here is tough. It took me 3 months before I found the place that I am currently living at. I didn't know exactly how I should have lived to fit the local taste and timetable; there were so many adjustments that I had to make. Then, there were that shock in the rental contract negotiation; I had to re-acquaint myself with the low-ball tactic. But, thanks to my Vietnamese backgrounds, everything turned out fine.

I love Can Tho. The pace of life here fits me really good. This is the craddle of South Vietnamese cookings and cultures. There are lots to learn and enjoy here. Western? Not so much, especially American... There are only 2 retired couples and me here now. There is KFC and a couple of pizza and steak houses; but they taste like nothing back home.

I usually make my own western dishes. Recently, thanks to the helps of the guys on this blog, that department has improved a great deal with the addition of BBQ and Tabasco sauces, American beefs and ribs...

Ooooh, I forgot! If you guys hadn't done so, please stock up on the medications: Tylenols, anti-diarhea pills, cough drops, etc. They are hard to come by in Vietnam.

I have gotten to run now. Again, feel free to contact me if you need anything, and welcome to Can Tho.

Howie

tvv2005 · 2011-09-22 08:59:25

Hi I am an expat from the US Ive lived here for several years. Cantho is a nice place to live, people here are nice and frienfly. The city offers a much but at a cheaper price, less pollution, less crowded and traffic than HCM City. It is a beautiful and safe city. The downtown area called Trung Tam Thuong Mai Cai Khe (Cai Khe center) offers a variety of entertainment, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and night clubs...Nguyen Trai street is the haute culture street filled with fashion stores.

tvv2005 · 2011-09-22 09:21:34

Ninh Kieu wharf is a historical site, but not a lot of things to do,it is more like a playground place for kids. You should take a boat ride early in the morning for a visit at the floating market. Cantho has Metro supermarket, Coopmart, Citimart, Maximart, Vinatex. They are building BigC at South Cantho. As for the western food,try Jollibee fastfood at Coopmart,KFC at Vinatex. Howie doesnot know that pharmacies have everything here from cold remedies,diarrhea, antibiotics,medicaldrugs no need prescriptions

tvv2005 · 2011-09-22 09:26:38

You should try the local foods. Its good and its cheap.

tvv2005 · 2011-09-22 09:41:23

By the way Cantho is developing fast. They are building new constructions, high rise buildings everywhere. Alot of people from other parts of Vietnam move here because they like the climate,the people, the easier life here, more chances of investments, affordable housing and foods, the beautiful greeneries. The most affordable city in VN to live that offers comfortable western amenities.

tvv2005 · 2011-09-22 09:49:28

Cantho has an international airport too. Theres HSBC bank here. theres international school here, international hospital but everything here are cheaper than other cities

tvv2005 · 2011-09-22 10:22:23

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esoong4822 · 2011-09-26 14:16:56

Hi, I have been in Cantho for almost 3 years. It no longer like 5 years ago. Ninh Kieu wharf is getting unsafe even on a broad day light.. thief, robbers on bikes, snatch thief, and once a while they carried knife, crimes like these are increasing. I almost met one on a Sunday morning - just 1 weeks ago.. i shouted and pointed his back direction 'Cong An' (police!).
The lovely things is people are more friendly.
There isnt any Condo type apartments in Cantho. A couple of places like Nam BO resturant, Lac Ca are more suitable for foreigners... others i still not getting use to even I have been living 1 week per month for the past 3/4 years! Yes, I agreed cost of living is cheaper than in Saigon. Think of it like a Resort then everything is fine tho!

tvv2005 · 2011-09-27 10:53:45

go to Cai Khe center it is just like District 1 in Hochiminh city a lot of hotels restaurants coffee bars nightclubs there, prices are cheaper too. like Trân Văn Kheo street, lê lợi street, nguyển trải street...there are alot of things to do to eat to drink and to shop at these streets in Cai KhÊ Center (Trung tâm thương mại cai khê) that is where the locals and expats go to.

ChrisFox · 2012-11-18 10:40:33

I would like to meet other westerners in Can Tho. I live in KDC Nam Long.

Melissa · 2012-11-19 07:18:29

Hello ChrisFox,

This thread is a little old. It might be a better idea to start a new thread on forum Ho Chi Minh City.
You could start by introducing yourself it always work like a charm to meet new people.

Best of luck,
Melissa

Jaitch · 2012-11-19 09:49:36

Budman1, ChrisFox, Wild_1, tvv2005, jbay1943 are all living there.

IIf you copy the names into a PM and write a note, it will reach them all. Some have posted above.

ChrisFox · 2012-11-19 09:58:07

Hey, thanks for that. I've done so.

I read some posts from some group in TPHCM but all they talk about is drinking.

jason1975 · 2013-03-14 09:50:44

i love cantho . its just that i do not know what to do there for a living. any tips??

tvv2005 · 2013-03-14 11:06:05

what kind of job are you looking for? there are plenty.

Wild_1 · 2013-03-14 14:41:38

Jason,

Can Tho is like any other place, it has a lot to offer. How much? Well, that depends on what you are good at. It is a the third, if not second, largest city in Vietnam. However, Can Tho is mostly agriculture and aquaculture based. That is one of the primary reasons I love this place so much; it really keeps me away from all the pollutions of industrialization.

If you can't find your niche, don't feel bad. It took me a good 10 years to consider this place. But now, I don't even bother to look around any more. Can Tho will be my primary place of residence, over any other place, including sunny southern California.

I hope this will help you somewhat.

Best wish,
Howie

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