- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
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- Ho Chi Minh City
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Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Ankara, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 17% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108,005 ₫ (25TL) | 32TL | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 85,649 ₫ (20TL) | 20TL | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,216 ₫ (10TL) | 9TL | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,730 ₫ (8TL) | 4.03TL | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,918 ₫ (7TL) | 10TL | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19,634 ₫ (4.52TL) | 4.63TL | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,728 ₫ (28TL) | 14TL | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,487 ₫ (16TL) | 4.28TL | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,499 ₫ (7TL) | 2.69TL | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,930 ₫ (5.05TL) | 8TL | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 323,721 ₫ (75TL) | 51TL | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 25,406 ₫ (5.86TL) | 4.03TL | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,755 ₫ (4.55TL) | 2.18TL | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 53% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 23,226,700 ₫ (5,353TL) | 2,748TL | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,358,600 ₫ (3,309TL) | 1,262TL | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,234,290 ₫ (284TL) | 557TL | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,895,100 ₫ (2,972TL) | 1,781TL | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 8,398,370 ₫ (1,936TL) | 1,094TL | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 775,946 ₫ (179TL) | 244TL | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 208,885 ₫ (48TL) | 53TL | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,670,130 ₫ (1,998TL) | 1,721TL | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,060,000 ₫ (705TL) | 312TL | + 126% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199,364 ₫ (46TL) | 26TL | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,371 ₫ (18TL) | 19TL | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 28% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 906,402 ₫ (209TL) | 187TL | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 918,634 ₫ (212TL) | 165TL | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,045,280 ₫ (471TL) | 316TL | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,274,700 ₫ (294TL) | 235TL | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 10% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,150,670,000 ₫ (265,188TL) | 124,170TL | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,883 ₫ (4.35TL) | 6TL | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 252,665 ₫ (58TL) | 155TL | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 134,972 ₫ (31TL) | 28TL | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 1% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36,993 ₫ (9TL) | 12TL | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 126,842 ₫ (29TL) | 19TL | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 649,872 ₫ (150TL) | 156TL | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 85,361 ₫ (20TL) | 16TL | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55,309 ₫ (13TL) | 13TL | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 70,504 ₫ (16TL) | 12TL | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29,988 ₫ (7TL) | 7TL | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,400 ₫ (5.16TL) | 13TL | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 109,775 ₫ (25TL) | 26TL | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 8% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 472,490 ₫ (109TL) | 69TL | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 191,863 ₫ (44TL) | 35TL | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 681,676 ₫ (157TL) | 126TL | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 564,283 ₫ (130TL) | 138TL | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178,931 ₫ (41TL) | 29TL | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46,717 ₫ (11TL) | 10TL | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26,018 ₫ (6.00TL) | 15TL | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 12,390,700 ₫ (2,856TL) | 2,253TL | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,633 ₫ (0.38TL) | 0.45TL | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 689,030 ₫ (159TL) | 153TL | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,198 ₫ (5.81TL) | 13TL | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
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