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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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About Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Costs exclude rentSingle / month
$451
Family of 4 / mo
$1,135
Avg salary (after tax)
$720
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is a vibrant and bustling city in Vietnam . It is the largest city in the country and is famous for its rich history, delicious food, and lively street life. When you walk through the streets, you can see a mix of old and new, with historic buildings standing alongside modern skyscrapers.
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Fashion
- Men's Dress ShoesUSD $129.76
- Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $74.33
- Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $55.38
- Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $129.42
Financial
- Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)9%
- Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $755.59
Food - Beverages
- Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.84
- Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $3.06
- Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.28
- Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.43
- CappuccinoUSD $3.03
Food - Dining
- Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $3.06
- Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $36.76
- Fast Food ComboUSD $6.12
Food - Grocery
- Beef Round (1 kg)USD $17.22
- Apples (1 kg)USD $4.79
- Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.47
- Oranges (1 kg)USD $2
- Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.6
- Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2
- Onions (1 kg)USD $2.1
- Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.44
- Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.78
- Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.25
- Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.84
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $5.17
- Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.59
- Dozen EggsUSD $2.13
- White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.35
- Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.76
- Milk (1 litre)USD $2.44
Housing
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $694.96
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $762.43
- Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $448.57
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,940
- Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $892.78
- Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $260.44
Leisure
- Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $37.44
- Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $14.7
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $5.51
- Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $322.62
- Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $20,432
Transportation
- Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.58
- Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.74
- Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $61,264
- 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $2.95
- Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $9.04
- Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $50,643
- One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.43
Utilities (Monthly)
- Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $16.3
- Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $117.38