Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 91,859 ₫ (€3.32) | €9 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93,022 ₫ (€3.36) | €5.45 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,322 ₫ (€1.60) | €3.75 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,532 ₫ (€1.17) | €1.23 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 31,096 ₫ (€1.12) | €3.25 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19,718 ₫ (€0.71) | €1.35 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 134,138 ₫ (€4.84) | €4.12 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 77,556 ₫ (€2.80) | €1.36 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,781 ₫ (€1.04) | €0.68 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,089 ₫ (€0.80) | €1.14 | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 328,058 ₫ (€12) | €8 | + 56% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (€0.81) | €2.02 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,826 ₫ (€0.72) | €0.90 | - 21% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,970,500 ₫ (€937) | €426 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,140,600 ₫ (€546) | €302 | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (€57) | €122 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,517,800 ₫ (€416) | €316 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,114,460 ₫ (€293) | €245 | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (€28) | €94 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208,123 ₫ (€8) | €21 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (€313) | €351 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (€97) | €71 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,249 ₫ (€2.64) | €5.67 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 30% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 971,864 ₫ (€35) | €83 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 884,451 ₫ (€32) | €40 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,086,950 ₫ (€75) | €70 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,395,030 ₫ (€50) | €71 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 26% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,121,270,000 ₫ (€40,466) | €23,202 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,143 ₫ (€0.73) | €1.57 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252,830 ₫ (€9) | €39 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 135,767 ₫ (€4.90) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 32% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38,682 ₫ (€1.40) | €3.23 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 129,807 ₫ (€4.68) | €5.59 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (€28) | €32 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 84,250 ₫ (€3.04) | €3.88 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (€2.24) | €3.80 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81,762 ₫ (€2.95) | €3.50 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,174 ₫ (€1.02) | €1.53 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (€0.82) | €1.83 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (€3.99) | €11 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 45% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (€17) | €22 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 211,783 ₫ (€8) | €15 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 617,907 ₫ (€22) | €38 | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 906,573 ₫ (€33) | €46 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,578 ₫ (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65,300 ₫ (€2.36) | €3.40 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,363 ₫ (€1.02) | €3.22 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,164,000 ₫ (€403) | €792 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,633 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.24 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 831,377 ₫ (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25,237 ₫ (€0.91) | €4.08 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €871 (24,138,062 ₫) in Ho Chi Minh City.
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