Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 11% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51,347 ₫ (RM10) | RM26 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,549 ₫ (RM20) | RM17 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,663 ₫ (RM9) | RM9 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,020 ₫ (RM7) | RM7 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,189 ₫ (RM7) | RM5.70 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (RM5.92) | RM4.77 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (RM25) | RM21 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (RM16) | RM12 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (RM6) | RM3.45 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (RM4.18) | RM12 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (RM50) | RM76 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,937 ₫ (RM4.22) | RM4.36 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (RM5.63) | RM3.55 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 25% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,046,900 ₫ (RM5,587) | RM3,180 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,765,100 ₫ (RM2,840) | RM1,840 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (RM428) | RM215 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,094,400 ₫ (RM2,326) | RM1,697 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (RM1,380) | RM1,132 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (RM304) | RM195 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (RM54) | RM129 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (RM1,810) | RM1,466 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (RM633) | RM457 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (RM37) | RM27 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99,719 ₫ (RM19) | RM36 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 12% more expensive than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (RM198) | RM222 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (RM169) | RM157 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (RM435) | RM300 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (RM437) | RM299 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (RM200,176) | RM151,448 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (RM4.69) | RM2.18 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (RM28) | RM107 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 147,902 ₫ (RM28) | RM16 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (RM8) | RM14 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (RM24) | RM27 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (RM150) | RM93 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (RM20) | RM22 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (RM12) | RM9 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (RM16) | RM14 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (RM5.81) | RM8 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (RM4.02) | RM7 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (RM18) | RM33 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 9% cheaper than in Johor Bahru (Malaysia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Johor Bahru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (RM84) | RM88 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,825 ₫ (RM35) | RM35 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (RM101) | RM175 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (RM123) | RM144 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (RM37) | RM29 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (RM10) | RM13 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (RM4.93) | RM17 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (RM2,511) | RM2,128 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (RM0.27) | RM0.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (RM124) | RM127 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,447 ₫ (RM5.86) | RM17 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 169 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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