Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 51% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States)
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| Food | - 58% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 58% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51,588 ₫ ($2.19) | $17 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,246 ₫ ($4.22) | $10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,546 ₫ ($1.85) | $4.57 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,250 ₫ ($1.54) | $0.95 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,840 ₫ ($1.35) | $3.06 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31,048 ₫ ($1.32) | $4.23 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ ($5.42) | $9 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,273 ₫ ($3.41) | $3.38 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,000 ₫ ($1.40) | $1.38 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,810 ₫ ($0.93) | $2.49 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200,000 ₫ ($9) | $16 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,817 ₫ ($0.93) | $2.88 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ ($1.24) | $2.12 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 59% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,954,200 ₫ ($1,273) | $2,018 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ ($635) | $1,676 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ ($67) | $188 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ ($511) | $1,477 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ ($305) | $1,028 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ ($33) | $163 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ ($12) | $53 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ ($369) | $321 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ ($140) | $158 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ ($8) | $14 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ ($3.09) | $25 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ ($44) | $56 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ ($37) | $34 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,189,470 ₫ ($93) | $86 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ ($100) | $117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 23% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ ($44,240) | $22,998 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27,974 ₫ ($1.19) | $1.22 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136,918 ₫ ($5.82) | $35 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 135,604 ₫ ($5.76) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 69% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ ($1.86) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ ($5.20) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ ($33) | $194 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ ($4.09) | $8 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ ($2.64) | $4.74 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ ($3.58) | $5.78 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,291 ₫ ($1.29) | $6 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ ($0.97) | $1.99 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ ($4.07) | $17 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 59% cheaper than in Boise, Idaho (United States) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Boise, Idaho | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ ($20) | $51 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 182,381 ₫ ($8) | $23 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604,866 ₫ ($26) | $219 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 627,883 ₫ ($27) | $107 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ ($7) | $10 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,070 ₫ ($2.09) | $4.85 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,292 ₫ ($1.03) | $6 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ ($555) | $469 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ ($0.06) | $0.22 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ ($27) | $44 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ ($1.28) | $7 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 244 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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