Cost of living in Kuching is very similar to Ho Chi Minh (without rent).
Rent in Kuching is 29% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh.
Cost of living including rent in Kuching is 15% lower than in Ho Chi Minh.
Food in Kuching is 14% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh.
Transport in Kuching is 48% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh.
| Kuching | Ho Chi Minh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kuching | Ho Chi Minh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.55 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.1 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.45 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.53 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.89 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.76 $ | 0.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.65 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.99 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.92 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.47 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.47 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.81 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.24 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.92 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.98 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.19 $ | 1.43 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.24 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.52 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.5 $ | 5.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16 $ | 21 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.67 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.48 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.48 $ | 0.93 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
30.7 $ | 49.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
47.2 $ | 76.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.8 $ | 10.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 179 $ | 284 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 354 $ | 655 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 302 $ | 444 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 559 $ | 1,185 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,834 $ | 4,095 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,363 $ | 2,072 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 534 $ | 488 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.26 % | 9.77 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.7 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Haircut | 4.53 $ | 9.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 77.9 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 72.9 $ | 32.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 137 $ | 263 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,173 $ | 14,503 $ |