Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Brasília | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (169,800 ₫) | 57,502 ₫ | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (117,047 ₫) | 95,344 ₫ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (35,880 ₫) | 36,320 ₫ | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.07 (18,039 ₫) | 34,056 ₫ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (37,652 ₫) | 31,070 ₫ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.78 (25,623 ₫) | 22,632 ₫ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 19 (85,688 ₫) | 128,717 ₫ | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 8 (33,518 ₫) | 59,455 ₫ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.78 (21,179 ₫) | 29,177 ₫ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.63 (24,963 ₫) | 21,009 ₫ | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 45 (199,674 ₫) | 340,806 ₫ | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (31,865 ₫) | 22,487 ₫ | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.98 (17,668 ₫) | 23,062 ₫ | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Brasília | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,386 (15,015,677 ₫) | 25,697,300 ₫ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,429 (10,771,301 ₫) | 18,058,500 ₫ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 504 (2,233,315 ₫) | 1,575,120 ₫ | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,445 (10,841,416 ₫) | 12,831,500 ₫ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,613 (7,154,540 ₫) | 8,694,160 ₫ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 718 (3,185,774 ₫) | 766,813 ₫ | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 75 (332,753 ₫) | 262,699 ₫ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,550 (6,872,530 ₫) | 8,671,020 ₫ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (2,105,056 ₫) | 2,695,490 ₫ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (118,337 ₫) | 197,111 ₫ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 19 (84,539 ₫) | 72,689 ₫ | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is about the same as in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 182 (806,536 ₫) | 993,010 ₫ | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 215 (952,069 ₫) | 775,181 ₫ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 366 (1,623,356 ₫) | 2,365,010 ₫ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 245 (1,084,616 ₫) | 1,580,210 ₫ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,941 (438,783,266 ₫) | 1,086,160,000 ₫ | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.06 (22,462 ₫) | 18,858 ₫ | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 240 (1,064,518 ₫) | 176,836 ₫ | + 502% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (186,322 ₫) | 127,816 ₫ | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Brasília | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (97,472 ₫) | 43,639 ₫ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (243,178 ₫) | 129,807 ₫ | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 258 (1,143,737 ₫) | 782,378 ₫ | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (81,802 ₫) | 96,240 ₫ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (50,138 ₫) | 61,999 ₫ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (66,215 ₫) | 84,163 ₫ | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.93 (21,844 ₫) | 30,905 ₫ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.92 (21,815 ₫) | 22,724 ₫ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 41 (179,674 ₫) | 110,450 ₫ | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Brasília | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 118 (525,081 ₫) | 474,704 ₫ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 61 (272,049 ₫) | 199,711 ₫ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 289 (1,280,320 ₫) | 604,866 ₫ | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 194 (860,423 ₫) | 618,513 ₫ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 27 (119,091 ₫) | 172,204 ₫ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (63,262 ₫) | 47,709 ₫ | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (50,580 ₫) | 25,264 ₫ | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,732 (16,549,410 ₫) | 11,164,000 ₫ | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.65 (2,885 ₫) | 1,751 ₫ | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (546,896 ₫) | 537,583 ₫ | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (49,991 ₫) | 28,181 ₫ | + 77% | |
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TOTAL | + 8% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2021.
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