Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 25% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 47% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (1,276 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (2,477 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (1,085 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (870 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (886 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (750 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (3,103 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (1,966 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (806 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (530 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (6,338 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (524 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (712 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 26% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (734,394 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (382,328 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (54,160 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (301,829 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (174,746 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (38,489 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (6,853 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (229,203 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (80,096 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (4,676 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (2,410 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 66% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 36% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | malabo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (25,099 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (21,375 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (55,132 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (55,305 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | malabo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (25,347,500 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (594 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (3,568 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (3,519 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 17% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (1,063 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (2,978 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (19,055 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (2,562 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (1,510 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (2,050 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (736 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (509 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (2,331 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 17% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (10,638 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (4,171 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (12,836 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (15,636 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | - 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (4,637 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (1,290 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (624 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (317,909 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (34 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (15,741 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (751 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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