Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 29% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 25% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (63TL) | 265TL | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (121TL) | 187TL | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,508 ₫ (53TL) | 94TL | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (43TL) | 31TL | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36,626 ₫ (44TL) | 74TL | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (37TL) | 32TL | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (152TL) | 166TL | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (96TL) | 38TL | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (40TL) | 30TL | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (26TL) | 49TL | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (311TL) | 258TL | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,937 ₫ (26TL) | 64TL | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (35TL) | 12TL | + 183% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 20% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (36,000TL) | 44,294TL | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,765,100 ₫ (17,628TL) | 25,615TL | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (2,655TL) | 3,083TL | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (14,795TL) | 22,798TL | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (8,566TL) | 14,648TL | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (1,887TL) | 1,641TL | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (336TL) | 263TL | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (11,235TL) | 7,887TL | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (3,926TL) | 2,781TL | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (229TL) | 131TL | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99,719 ₫ (119TL) | 144TL | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 12% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (1,230TL) | 1,228TL | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (1,048TL) | 923TL | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (2,703TL) | 2,364TL | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (2,711TL) | 2,148TL | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 45% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (1,242,517TL) | 1,389,540TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (29TL) | 37TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (175TL) | 1,144TL | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 147,903 ₫ (177TL) | 114TL | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 22% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (52TL) | 48TL | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (146TL) | 220TL | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (934TL) | 1,492TL | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (126TL) | 83TL | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (74TL) | 67TL | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (100TL) | 65TL | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (36TL) | 41TL | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (25TL) | 91TL | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (114TL) | 362TL | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 26% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Istanbul | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (521TL) | 1,001TL | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,825 ₫ (216TL) | 301TL | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (629TL) | 1,488TL | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (766TL) | 1,042TL | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (227TL) | 317TL | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (63TL) | 72TL | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (31TL) | 115TL | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (15,584TL) | 15,352TL | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (1.68TL) | 1.00TL | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (772TL) | 1,003TL | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,447 ₫ (36TL) | 50TL | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,328 prices entered by 283 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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