Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 9% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 58% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (4,450 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (8,638 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (3,784 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (3,034 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (3,090 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (2,614 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (10,823 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (6,855 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 450% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (2,811 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (1,848 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (22,104 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (1,829 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (2,484 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | + 93% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 26% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (2,561,256 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (1,333,397 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (188,889 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (1,052,653 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (609,441 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (134,233 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 347% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (23,900 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (799,362 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 133% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (279,341 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (16,308 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 172% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (8,403 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 34% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (87,536 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 145% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (74,547 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (192,279 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 485% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (192,881 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 176% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 51% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (88,401,346 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 153% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (2,070 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 143% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (12,442 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (12,272 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 5% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (3,707 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (10,387 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (66,455 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (8,934 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (5,266 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (7,149 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (2,567 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (1,774 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (8,128 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 32% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (37,099 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (14,547 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (44,766 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (54,532 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (16,173 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 215% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (4,499 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (2,175 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (1,108,731 Kyat) | 700,000 Kyat | + 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (120 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (54,896 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (2,620 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
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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