Cost of Living Comparison Between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City is 3.5% higher than in Hanoi (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ho Chi Minh City is 8.9% higher than in Hanoi | |
| Rent Prices in Ho Chi Minh City are 27.3% higher than in Hanoi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ho Chi Minh City are 0.2% higher than in Hanoi | |
| Groceries Prices in Ho Chi Minh City are 6.4% higher than in Hanoi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ho Chi Minh City is 8.4% lower than in Hanoi | |
Restaurants | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | ₫55,000.00 | ₫55,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | ₫500,000.00 | ₫500,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | ₫119,000.00 | ₫120,000.00 | +0.8 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | ₫26,301.95 | ₫30,000.00 | +14.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₫50,000.00 | ₫50,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | ₫48,392.06 | ₫46,666.67 | -3.6 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | ₫12,562.50 | ₫14,157.89 | +12.7 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | ₫6,923.08 | ₫8,300.00 | +19.9 % |
Markets | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | ₫38,214.29 | ₫41,076.92 | +7.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | ₫22,629.62 | ₫25,187.75 | +11.3 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) | ₫9,699.91 | ₫12,355.53 | +27.4 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | ₫37,600.00 | ₫41,285.71 | +9.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | ₫122,835.86 | ₫139,697.84 | +13.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | ₫44,659.98 | ₫42,508.14 | -4.8 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | ₫116,524.88 | ₫123,745.82 | +6.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | ₫38,601.91 | ₫35,077.85 | -9.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ₫12,776.34 | ₫15,003.46 | +17.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ₫16,046.73 | ₫20,149.88 | +25.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ₫13,250.79 | ₫14,514.97 | +9.5 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ₫10,993.34 | ₫14,174.78 | +28.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) | ₫12,552.20 | ₫14,152.10 | +12.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | ₫16,390.22 | ₫19,555.56 | +19.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | ₫13,923.08 | ₫13,521.05 | -2.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | ₫350,000.00 | ₫334,228.52 | -4.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | ₫23,495.67 | ₫24,269.18 | +3.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | ₫43,165.23 | ₫42,142.49 | -2.4 % |
| 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) | ₫217,391.30 | ₫300,000.00 | +38.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | ₫20,000.00 | ₫18,750.00 | -6.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | ₫24,140.17 | ₫26,554.18 | +10.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | ₫60,000.00 | ₫80,000.00 | +33.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | ₫21,925.44 | ₫23,654.67 | +7.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ₫798,000,000.00 | ₫798,000,000.00 | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ₫802,125,000.00 | ₫811,750,000.00 | +1.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ₫2,005,185.30 | ₫2,603,556.01 | +29.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | ₫141,923.43 | ₫150,952.38 | +6.4 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | ₫234,049.02 | ₫258,611.11 | +10.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | ₫714,526.09 | ₫593,750.00 | -16.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ₫237,500.00 | ₫300,833.33 | +26.7 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | ₫110,000.00 | ₫90,000.00 | -18.2 % |
Childcare | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | ₫17,566,197.07 | ₫11,927,020.54 | -32.1 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | ₫688,071,916.62 | ₫592,729,876.18 | -13.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | ₫1,277,098.76 | ₫1,376,355.30 | +7.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | ₫651,295.88 | ₫887,893.76 | +36.3 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | ₫2,198,470.95 | ₫2,464,054.60 | +12.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ₫2,118,437.42 | ₫2,409,090.91 | +13.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₫11,006,013.33 | ₫14,976,093.08 | +36.1 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₫7,550,000.00 | ₫6,861,090.65 | -9.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | ₫22,256,426.71 | ₫30,583,460.23 | +37.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | ₫14,192,142.26 | ₫17,583,333.33 | +23.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ₫11,933,418.21 | ₫10,979,619.42 | -8.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ₫6,681,816.88 | ₫4,460,738.07 | -33.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Hanoi Edit |
Ho Chi Minh City Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | ₫13,298,713.81 | ₫13,268,119.81 | -0.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.28 | 8.64 | +4.4 % |
| Last update: | 15 June 2026 | 17 June 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 88 | 102 | |
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