Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 57% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94,145 ₫ (NZ$5.74) | NZ$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93,022 ₫ (NZ$5.67) | NZ$13 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,322 ₫ (NZ$2.70) | NZ$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,532 ₫ (NZ$1.98) | NZ$2.15 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,096 ₫ (NZ$1.90) | NZ$8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19,718 ₫ (NZ$1.20) | NZ$6 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134,138 ₫ (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77,556 ₫ (NZ$4.73) | NZ$3.39 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,781 ₫ (NZ$1.75) | NZ$3.32 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,089 ₫ (NZ$1.35) | NZ$4.31 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 328,058 ₫ (NZ$20) | NZ$20 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (NZ$1.37) | NZ$3.77 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,826 ₫ (NZ$1.21) | NZ$2.27 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 66% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,970,500 ₫ (NZ$1,583) | NZ$3,068 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,140,600 ₫ (NZ$923) | NZ$2,605 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (NZ$96) | NZ$279 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,517,800 ₫ (NZ$702) | NZ$2,393 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,114,460 ₫ (NZ$495) | NZ$1,982 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (NZ$47) | NZ$183 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208,123 ₫ (NZ$13) | NZ$80 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (NZ$528) | NZ$753 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (NZ$164) | NZ$234 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,249 ₫ (NZ$4.46) | NZ$28 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 34% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 971,864 ₫ (NZ$59) | NZ$112 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884,451 ₫ (NZ$54) | NZ$68 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,086,950 ₫ (NZ$127) | NZ$182 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,395,030 ₫ (NZ$85) | NZ$213 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 64% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,121,270,000 ₫ (NZ$68,336) | NZ$35,093 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,143 ₫ (NZ$1.23) | NZ$2.12 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 252,830 ₫ (NZ$15) | NZ$213 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 135,767 ₫ (NZ$8) | NZ$30 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 46% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38,682 ₫ (NZ$2.36) | NZ$14 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 129,807 ₫ (NZ$8) | NZ$5.22 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (NZ$48) | NZ$62 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84,250 ₫ (NZ$5.13) | NZ$8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (NZ$3.78) | NZ$7 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81,762 ₫ (NZ$4.98) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,174 ₫ (NZ$1.72) | NZ$3.47 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (NZ$1.38) | NZ$4.03 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 59% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (NZ$29) | NZ$64 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,783 ₫ (NZ$13) | NZ$36 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 617,907 ₫ (NZ$38) | NZ$216 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 906,573 ₫ (NZ$55) | NZ$135 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,578 ₫ (NZ$11) | NZ$17 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65,300 ₫ (NZ$3.98) | NZ$5.38 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,363 ₫ (NZ$1.73) | NZ$11 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,164,000 ₫ (NZ$680) | NZ$689 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,633 ₫ (NZ$0.10) | NZ$0.32 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 831,377 ₫ (NZ$51) | NZ$81 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,237 ₫ (NZ$1.54) | NZ$34 | - 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 473 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,500 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,325 (54,561,145 ₫) in Ho Chi Minh City.
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