Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,393 ₫ (40 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101,696 ₫ (77 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,553 ₫ (34 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,716 ₫ (27 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 36,380 ₫ (28 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (23 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (97 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (61 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,097 ₫ (25 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,757 ₫ (17 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,233 ₫ (198 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21,533 ₫ (16 Loti) | 20 Loti | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (22 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,153,700 ₫ (22,892 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,698,100 ₫ (11,918 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,223,790 ₫ (1,688 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,392,900 ₫ (9,408 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (5,447 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (1,200 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (214 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 9,410,900 ₫ (7,145 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (2,497 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (146 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98,933 ₫ (75 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (782 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (666 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,263,700 ₫ (1,719 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (1,724 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (790,119 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,371 ₫ (19 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146,485 ₫ (111 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 144,478 ₫ (110 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (33 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (93 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (594 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (80 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (47 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (64 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (23 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (16 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (73 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Ho Chi Minh City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,772 ₫ (332 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 171,257 ₫ (130 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (400 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (487 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 190,400 ₫ (145 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (40 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (19 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (9,910 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (1.07 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (491 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,851 ₫ (23 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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