Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 38% cheaper than in Turin (Italy)
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 47% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 94,145 ₫ (€3.37) | €12 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 93,022 ₫ (€3.33) | €8 | 59% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 44,322 ₫ (€1.59) | €4.03 | 61% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 32,532 ₫ (€1.17) | €1.19 | 2% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 31,096 ₫ (€1.11) | €3.09 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 19,718 ₫ (€0.71) | €2.03 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 134,138 ₫ (€4.81) | €5.73 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 77,556 ₫ (€2.78) | €1.47 | 89% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 28,781 ₫ (€1.03) | €1.23 | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 22,089 ₫ (€0.79) | €1.23 | 35% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 328,058 ₫ (€12) | €7 | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 22,487 ₫ (€0.81) | €1.92 | 58% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 19,826 ₫ (€0.71) | €0.96 | 26% |
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 33% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 25,970,500 ₫ (€931) | €917 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 15,140,600 ₫ (€543) | €659 | 18% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,575,120 ₫ (€56) | €153 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,517,800 ₫ (€413) | €541 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,114,460 ₫ (€291) | €441 | 34% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 766,813 ₫ (€27) | €87 | 68% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 208,123 ₫ (€7) | €24 | 69% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 8,671,020 ₫ (€311) | €364 | 15% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,695,490 ₫ (€97) | €91 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 197,111 ₫ (€7) | €7 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 73,249 ₫ (€2.62) | €10 | 73% |
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 31% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 971,864 ₫ (€35) | €79 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 884,451 ₫ (€32) | €37 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,086,950 ₫ (€75) | €74 | 1% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,395,030 ₫ (€50) | €120 | 58% |
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 27% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 1,121,270,000 ₫ (€40,180) | €22,398 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 20,143 ₫ (€0.72) | €1.44 | 50% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 252,830 ₫ (€9) | €38 | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 135,767 ₫ (€4.87) | €13 | 63% |
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 55% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 38,682 ₫ (€1.39) | €7 | 80% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 129,807 ₫ (€4.65) | €8 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 782,378 ₫ (€28) | €100 | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 84,250 ₫ (€3.02) | €4.62 | 35% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 61,999 ₫ (€2.22) | €2.95 | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 81,762 ₫ (€2.93) | €2.53 | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 28,174 ₫ (€1.01) | €1.72 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 22,724 ₫ (€0.81) | €2.07 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 110,450 ₫ (€3.96) | €17 | 77% |
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 45% cheaper than in Turin (Italy) | ||
| Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | Turin (Italy) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 474,704 ₫ (€17) | €30 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 211,783 ₫ (€8) | €16 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 617,907 ₫ (€22) | €85 | 74% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 906,573 ₫ (€32) | €66 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 172,578 ₫ (€6) | €9 | 28% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 65,300 ₫ (€2.34) | €1.56 | 50% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 28,363 ₫ (€1.02) | €4.50 | 77% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 11,164,000 ₫ (€400) | €485 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1,633 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.16 | 62% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 831,377 ₫ (€30) | €41 | 27% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 25,237 ₫ (€0.90) | €5.42 | 83% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Turin you would need to make just about €1,861 (51,937,112 ₫) in Ho Chi Minh City.