In Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, a family of four typically needs around $2071 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $744 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Ho Chi Minh is 31% cheaper overall.
Ho Chi Minh is 74% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Ho Chi Minh is, on average, 86% lower than in New York City.
Ho Chi Minh tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, are significant factors that influence the overall expense of living in the city.
Food prices are 33% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable for residents.
Public transport costs are 16% lower than the European benchmark, providing a budget-friendly option for getting around.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.27 $ |
| Dinner | 24.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.86 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.56 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.89 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.13 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.34 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.88 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.43 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.28 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 13.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.91 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 21 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.85 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 3.58 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.93 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 50 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 77 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 10.1 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 444 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,185 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,095 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,072 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 488 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.77% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.42 $ |
| Haircut | 9.66 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 32.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 263 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,503 $ |