Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 4% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,502 ₫ (10 zł) | 29 zł | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95,350 ₫ (17 zł) | 20 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36,320 ₫ (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,056 ₫ (5.99 zł) | 3.05 zł | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,070 ₫ (5.46 zł) | 10 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,632 ₫ (3.98 zł) | 6 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128,717 ₫ (23 zł) | 12 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 61,292 ₫ (11 zł) | 3.86 zł | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,119 ₫ (5.30 zł) | 3.00 zł | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24,150 ₫ (4.25 zł) | 3.31 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340,806 ₫ (60 zł) | 29 zł | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (3.95 zł) | 5.52 zł | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,062 ₫ (4.06 zł) | 2.50 zł | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,318,200 ₫ (4,453 zł) | 4,188 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,058,500 ₫ (3,176 zł) | 2,819 zł | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (277 zł) | 484 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,597,000 ₫ (2,215 zł) | 2,257 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,694,160 ₫ (1,529 zł) | 1,803 zł | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (135 zł) | 270 zł | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 279,600 ₫ (49 zł) | 40 zł | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (1,525 zł) | 1,784 zł | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (474 zł) | 350 zł | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993,010 ₫ (175 zł) | 277 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 775,181 ₫ (136 zł) | 113 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,365,010 ₫ (416 zł) | 323 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,210 ₫ (278 zł) | 314 zł | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 5% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,086,160,000 ₫ (191,017 zł) | 85,392 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,772 ₫ (3.30 zł) | 4.90 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174,561 ₫ (31 zł) | 102 zł | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 131,701 ₫ (23 zł) | 34 zł | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120,704 ₫ (21 zł) | 36 zł | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (138 zł) | 106 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ (17 zł) | 10 zł | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (11 zł) | 10 zł | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (15 zł) | 9 zł | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,905 ₫ (5.44 zł) | 5.72 zł | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (4.00 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (19 zł) | 35 zł | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 22% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (83 zł) | 101 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 207,030 ₫ (36 zł) | 42 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604,866 ₫ (106 zł) | 152 zł | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 618,513 ₫ (109 zł) | 184 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,709 ₫ (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,264 ₫ (4.44 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,164,000 ₫ (1,963 zł) | 1,997 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,751 ₫ (0.31 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 551,396 ₫ (97 zł) | 142 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,181 ₫ (4.96 zł) | 16 zł | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
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