Is Qingdao more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City?

Qingdao is 0.7% more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City overall. Rent is 37.5% lower, groceries 6.0% more expensive, and restaurants 14.2% more expensive.

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

Ho Chi Minh City has a purchasing power index of 43.0 while Qingdao has 118.6 (NYC = 100). Qingdao offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs 🇨🇳 Qingdao

2026

Qingdao is 0.7% more expensive

Category	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇨🇳 Qingdao	Difference
Cost of Living	29.8	30.0	+0.7%
Rent	12.8	8.0	-37.5%
Groceries	36.6	38.8	+6.0%
Restaurants	16.9	19.3	+14.2%
Purchasing Power	43.0	118.6	+175.8%

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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