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Vietnam · How much does it cost to live in Ho Chi Minh City as a digital nomad?
City-specific data is not available for Ho Chi Minh City. Prices shown are Vietnam national averages from Numbeo.
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📏Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $1799.03 | VND | |
| 📐Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $3554.9 | VND |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎒International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $16329.82 | VND | |
| 👶Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $327.51 | 8503334.46 VND |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👟Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $90.4 | 2347022.77 VND | |
| 👖Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $38.42 | 997661.18 VND | |
| 👗Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $24.15 | 626932.71 VND | |
| 👞Men's Leather Business Shoes | $80.07 | 2078911.36 VND |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍺Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | $0.84 | 97% less | 21713.85 VND | |
| 🚬Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $1.35 | 95% less | 35000 VND | |
| 🍗Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $3.75 | 86% less | 97339.73 VND | |
| 🍊Oranges (1 kg) | $1.28 | 95% less | 33195.35 VND | |
| 🍻Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | $1.56 | 94% less | 40450.2 VND | |
| 🥛Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.42 |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏘️3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $561.07 | VND | |
| 🏙️1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $406.07 | VND | |
| 🏡1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $270.72 | 7028904.97 VND | |
| 🏢3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $836.82 | VND |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🍽️Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $1.93 | 98% less | 50000 VND | |
| ☕Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $1.67 | 98% less | 43402.82 VND | |
| 💧Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | $0.28 | 100% less | 7327.37 VND | |
| 🥤Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | $0.48 | 99% less | 12534.63 VND | |
| 🥂Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $19.26 | 78% less | 500000 VND | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💰Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $415.73 | VND |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎬Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $3.85 | 100000 VND | |
| 💪Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $21.35 | 554237.01 VND | |
| 🎾Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $8.9 | 231016.13 VND |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | vs NYC | Local |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚖Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.62 | 96% less | 16202.92 VND | |
| ⏱️Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $2.31 | 86% less | 60000 VND | |
| 🎫One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.31 | 98% less | 8000 VND | |
| ⛽Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.86 | 95% less | 22228.15 VND | |
| 🚗Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $30734.97 | 189038% more | VND | |
| 🚌Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
| Item | Price (USD) | vs Avg | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📶Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $9.11 | 236636.25 VND | |
| 💡Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $72.85 | 1891503.46 VND | |
| 📱Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $5.85 | 151916.88 VND |
Cost of living data for Ho Chi Minh City is being collected.
Cost data for Ho Chi Minh City is being collected.
A 1-bedroom apartment in Ho Chi Minh City city center costs around $406.07/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $270.72/month.
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City costs around $1.93. A three-course meal for two at a mid-range restaurant is about $19.26.
| 95% less |
| 36948.06 VND |
| 🍞Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $0.91 | 97% less | 23528.96 VND |
| 🥚Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.51 | 94% less | 39170.45 VND |
| 🧀Local Cheese (1 kg) | $11.67 | 56% less | 302951.27 VND |
| 💧Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | $0.49 | 98% less | 12833.54 VND |
| 🍷Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.67 | 59% less | 277155.76 VND |
| 🍎Apples (1 kg) | $2.77 | 89% less | 71956.99 VND |
| 🥔Potatoes (1 kg) | $1.09 | 96% less | 28423.25 VND |
| 🥬Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.71 | 97% less | 18412.12 VND |
| 🍚White Rice (1 kg) | $0.94 | 96% less | 24489.39 VND |
| 🍅Tomatoes (1 kg) | $1.17 | 96% less | 30389.65 VND |
| 🍌Bananas (1 kg) | $1.1 | 96% less | 28432.22 VND |
| 🧅Onions (1 kg) | $1.19 | 95% less | 30770.29 VND |
| 🥩Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | $10.17 | 61% less | 264081.29 VND |
| $0.96 |
| 99% less |
| 25000 VND |
| 🍔Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $4.56 | 95% less | 118500 VND |
| $7.7 |
| 53% less |
| 200000 VND |
| 🚙Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $30574.05 | 188048% more | VND |
| 🚕Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.77 | 95% less | 20000 VND |