Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 4% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 6% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (21 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (41 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (18 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (14 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 94% | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (15 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (12 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (52 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (33 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (13 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (9 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (106 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (9 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (12 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 70% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 19% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (12,241 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (6,373 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (903 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (5,031 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (2,913 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (642 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (114 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | - 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (3,820 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (1,335 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (78 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (40 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 5% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (418 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (356 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (919 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (922 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 14% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (422,502 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 135% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (10 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (59 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (59 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 78% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 20% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (18 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (50 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (318 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (43 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (25 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (34 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (12 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (8 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (39 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 42% cheaper than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (177 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (70 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (214 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 70% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (261 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (77 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (22 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (10 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (5,299 Dirham) | 7,947 Dirham | - 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.57 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (262 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (13 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 173 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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