11.3% above the Vietnam average
Ranked #474 of 577 cities · More expensive than 17.9% of cities worldwide
Compared to Vietnam average · See Vietnam ranking →
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | VND 15,212,476/mo ≈ $586 | VND 7,848,920/mo ≈ $302 | 48% |
| 3-Bedroom | VND 32,958,243/mo ≈ $1,269 | VND 18,509,261/mo ≈ $713 | 44% |
Ho Chi Minh City has a cost of living index of 21.6 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. LivingCost is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Ho Chi Minh City is affordable by global standards (ranked #474 of 577 cities). It is 11.3% more expensive than the Vietnam average, based on 3 cities.
Groceries are average and dining out is average. The best value is restaurants and the priciest is rent.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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