Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 31% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 44% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (33 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (63 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (28 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (22 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (23 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (19 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (79 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (50 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (21 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (14 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (162 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (13 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (18 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 21% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 19% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (18,794 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (9,784 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (1,386 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (7,724 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (4,472 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (985 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (175 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (5,866 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (2,050 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (120 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (62 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 18% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (642 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (547 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (1,411 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (1,415 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 43% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (648,683 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (15 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (91 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (90 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 30% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (27 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (76 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (488 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (66 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (39 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (52 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (19 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (13 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (60 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 22% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (272 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (107 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (328 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (400 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (119 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (33 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (16 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (8,136 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.88 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (403 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (19 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 113 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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