Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 31% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 35% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (135 MT) | 756 MT | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (261 MT) | 348 MT | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (114 MT) | 435 MT | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (92 MT) | 92 MT | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (93 MT) | 117 MT | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (79 MT) | 78 MT | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (327 MT) | 317 MT | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (207 MT) | 136 MT | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (85 MT) | 55 MT | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (56 MT) | 69 MT | - 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (668 MT) | 585 MT | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (55 MT) | 82 MT | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (75 MT) | 24 MT | + 218% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 47% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (77,448 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (40,320 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (5,712 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (31,831 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (18,429 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (4,059 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 212% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (723 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (24,171 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (8,447 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (493 MT) | 269 MT | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (254 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (2,647 MT) | 2,816 MT | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (2,254 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (5,814 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (5,832 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 8% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (2,673,117 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 285% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (63 MT) | 79 MT | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (376 MT) | 1,522 MT | - 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (371 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 66% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 28% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (112 MT) | 269 MT | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (314 MT) | 568 MT | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (2,010 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 13% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (270 MT) | 313 MT | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (159 MT) | 173 MT | - 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (216 MT) | 252 MT | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (78 MT) | 119 MT | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (54 MT) | 119 MT | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (246 MT) | 551 MT | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 26% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (1,122 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (440 MT) | 730 MT | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (1,354 MT) | 1,400 MT | - 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (1,649 MT) | 2,361 MT | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (489 MT) | 325 MT | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (136 MT) | 197 MT | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (66 MT) | 75 MT | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (33,526 MT) | 43,072 MT | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (3.62 MT) | 4.20 MT | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (1,660 MT) | 3,023 MT | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (79 MT) | 127 MT | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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