Cost of Living Comparison Between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City is 1.3% lower than in Hanoi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ho Chi Minh City is 6.0% higher than in Hanoi | |
| Rent Prices in Ho Chi Minh City are 31.6% higher than in Hanoi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ho Chi Minh City are 14.2% lower than in Hanoi | |
| Groceries Prices in Ho Chi Minh City are 2.9% lower than in Hanoi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ho Chi Minh City is 2.0% lower than in Hanoi | |
Restaurants | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 50,000.00 ₫ | 51,250.00 ₫ | +2.5 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 800,000.00 ₫ | 519,100.00 ₫ | -35.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 120,000.00 ₫ | 120,000.00 ₫ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 25,000.00 ₫ | 30,000.00 ₫ | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 50,000.00 ₫ | 50,000.00 ₫ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 49,353.93 ₫ | 47,944.44 ₫ | -2.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 12,076.92 ₫ | 13,939.85 ₫ | +15.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6,425.45 ₫ | 8,665.42 ₫ | +34.9 % |
Markets | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 37,000.00 ₫ | 39,562.50 ₫ | +6.9 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 20,747.98 ₫ | 22,717.44 ₫ | +9.5 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 9,837.10 ₫ | 12,609.43 ₫ | +28.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 38,365.22 ₫ | 37,890.91 ₫ | -1.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 151,231.14 ₫ | 137,960.53 ₫ | -8.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 44,647.84 ₫ | 42,732.23 ₫ | -4.3 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 122,215.97 ₫ | 126,136.63 ₫ | +3.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 38,188.18 ₫ | 31,830.39 ₫ | -16.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 12,526.28 ₫ | 13,756.63 ₫ | +9.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16,235.72 ₫ | 14,497.10 ₫ | -10.7 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 13,221.04 ₫ | 13,731.49 ₫ | +3.9 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 11,497.33 ₫ | 13,504.70 ₫ | +17.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | 12,590.35 ₫ | 14,896.95 ₫ | +18.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 17,091.88 ₫ | 19,937.50 ₫ | +16.6 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 14,122.98 ₫ | 12,768.18 ₫ | -9.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400,000.00 ₫ | 346,894.07 ₫ | -13.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 24,376.91 ₫ | 23,701.68 ₫ | -2.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 45,481.75 ₫ | 42,034.16 ₫ | -7.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 36,400.00 ₫ | 35,000.00 ₫ | -3.8 % |
Transportation | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 10,000.00 ₫ | 7,000.00 ₫ | -30.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 200,000.00 ₫ | 300,000.00 ₫ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 20,000.00 ₫ | 20,000.00 ₫ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 24,944.84 ₫ | 26,554.18 ₫ | +6.5 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 60,000.00 ₫ | 80,000.00 ₫ | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 20,903.91 ₫ | 22,212.57 ₫ | +6.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 798,000,000.00 ₫ | 900,000,000.00 ₫ | +12.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 781,875,000.00 ₫ | 850,166,666.67 ₫ | +8.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 1,930,625.56 ₫ | 2,510,769.72 ₫ | +30.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 145,220.38 ₫ | 153,478.26 ₫ | +5.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 239,529.41 ₫ | 250,360.00 ₫ | +4.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 700,330.04 ₫ | 532,920.00 ₫ | -23.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 259,090.91 ₫ | 270,000.00 ₫ | +4.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 102,500.00 ₫ | 90,000.00 ₫ | -12.2 % |
Childcare | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 14,740,857.37 ₫ | 8,962,121.23 ₫ | -39.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 524,352,356.25 ₫ | 465,714,761.91 ₫ | -11.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,144,461.36 ₫ | 1,225,354.79 ₫ | +7.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 616,580.81 ₫ | 772,128.98 ₫ | +25.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,231,676.86 ₫ | 2,520,394.36 ₫ | +12.9 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 2,109,326.85 ₫ | 2,306,042.08 ₫ | +9.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 11,696,793.21 ₫ | 15,760,557.50 ₫ | +34.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,461,019.23 ₫ | 8,362,421.56 ₫ | +12.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 20,860,775.98 ₫ | 30,136,363.64 ₫ | +44.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 14,617,141.49 ₫ | 17,659,090.91 ₫ | +20.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,172,798.22 ₫ | 10,320,922.73 ₫ | +1.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,713,489.41 ₫ | 4,679,619.90 ₫ | -18.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,870,217.50 ₫ | 13,367,146.56 ₫ | +3.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.35 | 8.59 | +2.9 % |
| Last update: | 29 January 2026 | 29 January 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 73 | 90 | |
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