Cost of living in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 32% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 26% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 Somoni (87,082 ₫) | 95,079 ₫ | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 Somoni (68,721 ₫) | 94,999 ₫ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20 Somoni (46,345 ₫) | 36,320 ₫ | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 Somoni (17,290 ₫) | 34,056 ₫ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Somoni (28,623 ₫) | 31,840 ₫ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14 Somoni (32,973 ₫) | 22,632 ₫ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 Somoni (64,017 ₫) | 128,717 ₫ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12 Somoni (28,070 ₫) | 61,292 ₫ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.283 Somoni (9,777 ₫) | 30,119 ₫ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 Somoni (17,394 ₫) | 21,532 ₫ | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72 Somoni (165,116 ₫) | 340,806 ₫ | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10 Somoni (22,647 ₫) | 21,817 ₫ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.914 Somoni (13,501 ₫) | 23,062 ₫ | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 27% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,908 Somoni (13,487,421 ₫) | 26,336,800 ₫ | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,773 Somoni (8,612,093 ₫) | 18,058,500 ₫ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 912 Somoni (2,082,647 ₫) | 1,575,120 ₫ | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,619 Somoni (8,261,062 ₫) | 13,634,400 ₫ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,542 Somoni (5,801,814 ₫) | 9,450,820 ₫ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 515 Somoni (1,176,564 ₫) | 766,813 ₫ | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 216 Somoni (493,722 ₫) | 192,746 ₫ | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,330 Somoni (7,600,799 ₫) | 8,671,020 ₫ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 919 Somoni (2,096,970 ₫) | 3,288,680 ₫ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 Somoni (111,707 ₫) | 197,111 ₫ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45 Somoni (102,144 ₫) | 72,689 ₫ | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 28% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 Somoni (772,028 ₫) | 993,010 ₫ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 331 Somoni (754,971 ₫) | 945,156 ₫ | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458 Somoni (1,045,427 ₫) | 2,365,010 ₫ | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 Somoni (882,684 ₫) | 1,580,210 ₫ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 54% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,919 Somoni (173,310,683 ₫) | 1,086,160,000 ₫ | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 Somoni (18,341 ₫) | 22,043 ₫ | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 128 Somoni (291,091 ₫) | 174,561 ₫ | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40 Somoni (91,740 ₫) | 127,916 ₫ | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 9% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 Somoni (97,332 ₫) | 43,639 ₫ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 76 Somoni (173,743 ₫) | 122,285 ₫ | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 410 Somoni (936,839 ₫) | 782,378 ₫ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 Somoni (47,084 ₫) | 96,240 ₫ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 Somoni (59,902 ₫) | 61,999 ₫ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27 Somoni (61,936 ₫) | 84,163 ₫ | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 Somoni (21,195 ₫) | 30,291 ₫ | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 Somoni (35,632 ₫) | 22,724 ₫ | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 51 Somoni (115,398 ₫) | 95,691 ₫ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dushanbe (Tajikistan) is 22% cheaper than in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||||
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| Dushanbe | Ho Chi Minh City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 129 Somoni (293,545 ₫) | 474,704 ₫ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88 Somoni (202,005 ₫) | 224,894 ₫ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 604,866 ₫ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 303 Somoni (691,316 ₫) | 878,864 ₫ | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36 Somoni (81,876 ₫) | 172,204 ₫ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Somoni (51,638 ₫) | 63,371 ₫ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 Somoni (32,305 ₫) | 25,264 ₫ | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,090 Somoni (7,052,897 ₫) | 13,053,100 ₫ | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.567 Somoni (1,294 ₫) | 1,751 ₫ | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 308 Somoni (704,233 ₫) | 551,396 ₫ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 Somoni (41,590 ₫) | 29,355 ₫ | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 79 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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