Is Jakarta more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City?

Jakarta is 0.7% more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City overall. Rent is 17.2% lower, groceries 5.2% more expensive, and restaurants 0.6% more expensive.

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

Ho Chi Minh City has a purchasing power index of 43.0 while Jakarta has 40.2 (NYC = 100). Ho Chi Minh City offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs 🇮🇩 Jakarta

2026

Jakarta is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇮🇩 Jakarta	Difference
Cost of Living	29.8	30.0	+0.7%
Rent	12.8	10.6	-17.2%
Groceries	36.6	38.5	+5.2%
Restaurants	16.9	17.0	+0.6%
Purchasing Power	43.0	40.2	-6.5%

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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