Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 14% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 9% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (9,546 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (18,530 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (8,118 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (6,508 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (6,629 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (5,608 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (23,217 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (14,705 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (6,030 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (3,964 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (47,417 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 137% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (3,923 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (5,330 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 78% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 32% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (5,494,243 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 449% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (2,860,318 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 258% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (405,192 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (2,258,085 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (1,307,335 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (287,949 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (51,269 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (1,714,741 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (599,224 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (34,983 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 366% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (18,026 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (187,776 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (159,913 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (412,464 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (413,756 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (189,632,905 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (4,441 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (26,691 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (26,325 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (7,951 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (22,281 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (142,555 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (19,165 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (11,297 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (15,335 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (5,506 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (3,806 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (17,436 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 9% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (79,583 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (31,204 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (96,030 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (116,979 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 234% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (34,692 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (9,651 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 141% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (4,666 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (2,378,378 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (257 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (117,760 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (5,621 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 87% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 101 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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