Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 48% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 50% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (22 kr) | 117 kr | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (43 kr) | 93 kr | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (19 kr) | 55 kr | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (15 kr) | 15 kr | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (15 kr) | 38 kr | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (13 kr) | 34 kr | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (53 kr) | 53 kr | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (34 kr) | 33 kr | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (9 kr) | 19 kr | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (109 kr) | 103 kr | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (9 kr) | 23 kr | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 10% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (12,619 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (6,570 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (931 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (5,186 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (3,003 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (661 kr) | 410 kr | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (118 kr) | 359 kr | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (3,938 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (1,376 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (80 kr) | 67 kr | + 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (41 kr) | 166 kr | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (431 kr) | 992 kr | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (367 kr) | 419 kr | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (947 kr) | 933 kr | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (950 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 16% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 56% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (435,547 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (10 kr) | 17 kr | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (61 kr) | 606 kr | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (60 kr) | 319 kr | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (18 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (51 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (327 kr) | 260 kr | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (44 kr) | 41 kr | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (26 kr) | 31 kr | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (35 kr) | 28 kr | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (13 kr) | 28 kr | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (9 kr) | 21 kr | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (40 kr) | 295 kr | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 52% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (183 kr) | 415 kr | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (72 kr) | 274 kr | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (221 kr) | 819 kr | - 73% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (269 kr) | 750 kr | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (80 kr) | 140 kr | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (22 kr) | 42 kr | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (11 kr) | 72 kr | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (5,463 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.59 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (270 kr) | 290 kr | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (13 kr) | 67 kr | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 214 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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