Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola)
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malanje | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (1,773 Kz) | 7,000 Kz | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (3,441 Kz) | 5,000 Kz | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (1,507 Kz) | 2,800 Kz | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (1,208 Kz) | 730 Kz | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (1,231 Kz) | 1,200 Kz | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (1,041 Kz) | 639 Kz | + 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (4,311 Kz) | 3,618 Kz | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (2,730 Kz) | 1,909 Kz | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (1,120 Kz) | 553 Kz | + 102% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (736 Kz) | 243 Kz | + 204% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (8,804 Kz) | 1,925 Kz | + 357% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (729 Kz) | 277 Kz | + 163% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (990 Kz) | 330 Kz | + 200% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 14% cheaper than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malanje | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (1,020,190 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (531,114 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (75,237 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (419,289 Kz) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (242,750 Kz) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (53,467 Kz) | 129,000 Kz | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (9,520 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (318,399 Kz) | 161,815 Kz | + 97% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (111,266 Kz) | 118,000 Kz | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (6,496 Kz) | 1,288 Kz | + 404% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (3,347 Kz) | 25,000 Kz | - 87% | |
Clothes | + 125% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 125% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malanje | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (34,867 Kz) | 12,154 Kz | + 187% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (29,693 Kz) | 14,370 Kz | + 107% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (76,588 Kz) | 15,000 Kz | + 411% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (76,828 Kz) | 60,000 Kz | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 45% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 45% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (35,211,694 Kz) | 12,000,000 Kz | + 193% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (825 Kz) | 244 Kz | + 237% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (4,956 Kz) | 13,000 Kz | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (4,888 Kz) | 7,869 Kz | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 73% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (1,476 Kz) | 2,000 Kz | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (4,137 Kz) | 1,800 Kz | + 130% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (26,470 Kz) | 8,000 Kz | + 231% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (3,559 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 790% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (2,098 Kz) | 1,220 Kz | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (2,847 Kz) | 1,500 Kz | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (1,022 Kz) | 423 Kz | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (707 Kz) | 400 Kz | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (3,238 Kz) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 11% more expensive than in Malanje (Angola) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malanje | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (14,777 Kz) | 20,217 Kz | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (5,794 Kz) | 6,000 Kz | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (17,831 Kz) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (21,721 Kz) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (6,442 Kz) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (1,792 Kz) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (866 Kz) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (441,626 Kz) | 230,000 Kz | + 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (48 Kz) | 10 Kz | + 365% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (21,866 Kz) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (1,044 Kz) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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