Vietnam
Vietnam's frenetic southern hub, a motorbike-filled metropolis with French colonial architecture, incredible pho, and a booming economy attracting expats and entrepreneurs.
#180 of 250
61% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 574
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Basic Grocery Basket — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Ho Chi Minh City is the 180. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 574 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 78% below the median: doctor visit (15 min) $ 8. You also get off lightly on restaurants, housing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
10 prices on this page come from live scrapers (6 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/ho-chi-minh-city. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment (city-wide) | 347.33 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| 3BR Apartment (city-wide) | 1,157.76 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian property portals (per-listing) |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.04 / liter | 1 | 2026-09-28 | National fuel price sources |
| Mobile Plan (10GB+) | 5.21 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Asian national operators |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | 7.50 / month | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Asian national operators |
| Fitness Club (Monthly) | 30.87 / month | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Gym Chains |
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 37.82 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 30.26 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Uniqlo |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 117.38 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 71.39 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Local Shoe Stores (world) |
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Monthly average costs by category
$ 347
per month
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