Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh is very similar to Shah Alam (without rent).
Rent in Ho Chi Minh is 20% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
Cost of living including rent in Ho Chi Minh is 8% higher than in Shah Alam.
Food in Ho Chi Minh is 19% cheaper than in Shah Alam.
Transport in Ho Chi Minh is 78% more expensive than in Shah Alam.
| Ho Chi Minh | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ho Chi Minh | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.27 $ | 2.71 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.5 $ | 21.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ | 5.42 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.86 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 0.69 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.56 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 12 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.88 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ | 18.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.43 $ | 4.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 24 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.91 $ | 4.77 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 21 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ | 4.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.58 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ | 1.39 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
49.7 $ | 30.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
76.8 $ | 47.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.1 $ | 30.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ | 352 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 444 $ | 318 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,185 $ | 478 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,095 $ | 1,693 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,072 $ | 1,361 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 488 $ | 1,226 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.77 % | 4.15 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.6 $ | 36.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.42 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Haircut | 9.66 $ | 5.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.2 $ | 49.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 263 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,503 $ | 5,478 $ |