Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 5% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 19% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,502 ₫ (Rp 36,017) | Rp 53,342 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95,344 ₫ (Rp 59,721) | Rp 42,500 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36,320 ₫ (Rp 22,750) | Rp 24,319 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,056 ₫ (Rp 21,332) | Rp 20,738 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,070 ₫ (Rp 19,461) | Rp 21,341 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,632 ₫ (Rp 14,176) | Rp 11,800 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128,717 ₫ (Rp 80,624) | Rp 86,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 59,455 ₫ (Rp 37,241) | Rp 29,600 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,177 ₫ (Rp 18,276) | Rp 23,313 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,009 ₫ (Rp 13,159) | Rp 29,017 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340,806 ₫ (Rp 213,469) | Rp 316,667 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (Rp 14,085) | Rp 22,610 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,062 ₫ (Rp 14,445) | Rp 18,993 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 48% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,697,300 ₫ (Rp 16,095,922) | Rp 8,640,150 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,058,500 ₫ (Rp 11,311,236) | Rp 4,076,650 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (Rp 986,602) | Rp 947,397 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,831,500 ₫ (Rp 8,037,219) | Rp 4,266,930 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,694,160 ₫ (Rp 5,445,729) | Rp 2,032,900 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (Rp 480,306) | Rp 956,459 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262,699 ₫ (Rp 164,546) | Rp 318,762 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (Rp 5,431,235) | Rp 4,860,120 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (Rp 1,688,364) | Rp 1,250,000 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (Rp 123,464) | Rp 66,500 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (Rp 45,530) | Rp 20,000 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 9% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993,010 ₫ (Rp 621,988) | Rp 825,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 775,181 ₫ (Rp 485,547) | Rp 600,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,365,010 ₫ (Rp 1,481,363) | Rp 675,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,210 ₫ (Rp 989,790) | Rp 900,000 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 4% more expensive than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,086,160,000 ₫ (Rp 680,334,011) | Rp 396,000,000 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,858 ₫ (Rp 11,812) | Rp 7,734 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176,836 ₫ (Rp 110,764) | Rp 417,703 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 131,701 ₫ (Rp 82,493) | Rp 61,595 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 32% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (Rp 27,334) | Rp 355,000 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 129,807 ₫ (Rp 81,307) | Rp 88,333 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (Rp 490,055) | Rp 192,500 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ (Rp 60,281) | Rp 53,333 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (Rp 38,834) | Rp 46,500 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (Rp 52,717) | Rp 22,500 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,905 ₫ (Rp 19,358) | Rp 25,000 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (Rp 14,233) | Rp 19,250 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (Rp 69,182) | Rp 133,333 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 41% cheaper than in Balikpapan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Balikpapan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (Rp 297,339) | Rp 350,000 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199,711 ₫ (Rp 125,092) | Rp 98,571 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604,866 ₫ (Rp 378,868) | Rp 204,000 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 618,513 ₫ (Rp 387,416) | Rp 600,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ (Rp 107,863) | Rp 108,333 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,709 ₫ (Rp 29,883) | Rp 56,250 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,264 ₫ (Rp 15,825) | Rp 55,000 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,164,000 ₫ (Rp 6,992,753) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,751 ₫ (Rp 1,097) | Rp 1,579 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537,583 ₫ (Rp 336,724) | Rp 1,578,170 | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,181 ₫ (Rp 17,652) | Rp 16,834 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2021.
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