Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Summary of cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]1,032,812 (59,056,783 ₫)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: ARS $ [BM]551,242 (31,520,306 ₫)
  • Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City is cheaper than in 68% of cities in Asia (17 out of 25)
  • Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City is cheaper than in 90% of cities in the World (212 out of 236)
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List of prices in Ho Chi Minh City
Current as of Mar 2023.

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Food Update prices
VND ARSX
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 51,588 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]902)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 99,246 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,736)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 43,546 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]762)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 36,250 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]634)
12 eggs, large 31,840 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]557)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 31,048 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]543)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 127,423 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]2,228)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 80,273 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,404)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 33,000 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]577)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 21,810 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]381)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 200,000 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]3,498)
2 liters of coca-cola 21,817 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]382)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 29,250 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]512)
Housing Update prices
VND ARSX
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 29,954,200 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]523,853)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 14,948,500 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]261,426)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,575,120 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]27,546)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 12,023,000 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]210,264)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 7,174,960 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]125,479)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 766,813 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]13,410)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 281,377 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]4,921)
40” flat screen tv 8,671,020 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]151,643)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 3,288,680 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]57,514)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 197,111 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]3,447)
Hourly rate for cleaning help 72,689 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,271)
Clothes Update prices
VND ARSX
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,030,560 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]18,023)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 877,640 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]15,349)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,189,470 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]38,290)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,346,150 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]41,031)
Transportation Update prices
VND ARSX
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,040,750,000 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]18,201,118)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 27,974 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]489)
Monthly ticket public transport 136,918 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]2,394)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 135,584 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]2,371)
Personal Care Update prices
VND ARSX
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 43,639 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]763)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 122,285 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]2,139)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 782,378 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]13,683)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 96,240 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,683)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 61,999 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,084)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 84,163 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,472)
4 rolls of toilet paper 30,291 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]530)
Tube of toothpaste 22,724 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]397)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 95,691 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]1,673)
Entertainment Update prices
VND ARSX
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 474,704 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]8,302)
2 tickets to the movies 182,381 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]3,190)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 604,866 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]10,578)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 627,883 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]10,981)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 172,204 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]3,012)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 49,070 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]858)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 24,292 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]425)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 13,053,100 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]228,279)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1,408 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]25)
1 month of gym membership in business district 646,296 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]11,303)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 30,000 ₫ (ARS $ [BM]525)
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 112 prices entered by 24 different people.
Latest price update: March 30, 2023

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HCMC position in our World Ranking

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212th
out of 236
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17th
out of 25

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