Is Dushanbe more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City?

Dushanbe is 0.3% more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City overall. Rent is 11.7% lower, groceries 4.6% more expensive, and restaurants 20.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ho Chi Minh City or Dushanbe?

Ho Chi Minh City has a purchasing power index of 43.0 while Dushanbe has 39.8 (NYC = 100). Ho Chi Minh City offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs 🇹🇯 Dushanbe

2026

Dushanbe is 0.3% more expensive

Category	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇹🇯 Dushanbe	Difference
Cost of Living	29.8	29.9	+0.3%
Rent	12.8	11.3	-11.7%
Groceries	36.6	38.3	+4.6%
Restaurants	16.9	20.3	+20.1%
Purchasing Power	43.0	39.8	-7.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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