Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 14% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95,079 ₫ (18 zł) | 34 zł | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,999 ₫ (18 zł) | 24 zł | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36,320 ₫ (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,056 ₫ (6 zł) | 3.86 zł | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,840 ₫ (5.88 zł) | 13 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,632 ₫ (4.18 zł) | 9 zł | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128,717 ₫ (24 zł) | 15 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 61,292 ₫ (11 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,119 ₫ (5.56 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,532 ₫ (3.97 zł) | 3.97 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340,806 ₫ (63 zł) | 30 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,817 ₫ (4.03 zł) | 7 zł | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,062 ₫ (4.26 zł) | 3.09 zł | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% cheaper than 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 | 26,336,800 ₫ (4,862 zł) | 4,752 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,058,500 ₫ (3,333 zł) | 3,154 zł | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (291 zł) | 558 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,634,400 ₫ (2,517 zł) | 2,531 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,450,820 ₫ (1,745 zł) | 2,071 zł | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (142 zł) | 300 zł | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,746 ₫ (36 zł) | 46 zł | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (1,601 zł) | 1,752 zł | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (607 zł) | 399 zł | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (36 zł) | 32 zł | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (13 zł) | 22 zł | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| 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 ₫ (183 zł) | 343 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 945,156 ₫ (174 zł) | 137 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,365,010 ₫ (437 zł) | 299 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,210 ₫ (292 zł) | 496 zł | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as 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 ₫ (200,499 zł) | 85,392 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,043 ₫ (4.07 zł) | 7 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174,561 ₫ (32 zł) | 108 zł | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 127,916 ₫ (24 zł) | 35 zł | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 22% 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) | 17 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (23 zł) | 48 zł | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (144 zł) | 142 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ (18 zł) | 10 zł | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,291 ₫ (5.59 zł) | 7 zł | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (4.19 zł) | 9 zł | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (18 zł) | 40 zł | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 4% 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 ₫ (88 zł) | 78 zł | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224,894 ₫ (42 zł) | 45 zł | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604,866 ₫ (112 zł) | 195 zł | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 878,864 ₫ (162 zł) | 150 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ (32 zł) | 25 zł | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63,371 ₫ (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,264 ₫ (4.66 zł) | 12 zł | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (2,410 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,751 ₫ (0.32 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 551,396 ₫ (102 zł) | 132 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,355 ₫ (5.42 zł) | 17 zł | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 198 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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