Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 15% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 13% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,502 ₫ (R 41) | R 137 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95,350 ₫ (R 68) | R 63 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36,320 ₫ (R 26) | R 38 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,056 ₫ (R 24) | R 15 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,070 ₫ (R 22) | R 43 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,632 ₫ (R 16) | R 22 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128,717 ₫ (R 91) | R 60 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 61,292 ₫ (R 44) | R 24 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,119 ₫ (R 21) | R 17 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24,150 ₫ (R 17) | R 24 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340,806 ₫ (R 242) | R 84 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,487 ₫ (R 16) | R 22 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,062 ₫ (R 16) | R 15 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 30% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,655,400 ₫ (R 18,943) | R 21,503 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,058,500 ₫ (R 12,833) | R 12,953 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (R 1,119) | R 937 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,597,000 ₫ (R 8,952) | R 11,265 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,694,160 ₫ (R 6,179) | R 7,448 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (R 545) | R 880 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 199,914 ₫ (R 142) | R 760 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (R 6,162) | R 4,645 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,695,490 ₫ (R 1,916) | R 1,516 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (R 140) | R 79 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (R 52) | R 36 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993,010 ₫ (R 706) | R 812 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 775,181 ₫ (R 551) | R 551 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,365,010 ₫ (R 1,681) | R 1,485 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,210 ₫ (R 1,123) | R 1,266 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,086,160,000 ₫ (R 771,891) | R 306,003 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,310 ₫ (R 13) | R 21 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174,561 ₫ (R 124) | R 514 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 140,512 ₫ (R 100) | R 114 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 6% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (R 31) | R 64 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120,704 ₫ (R 86) | R 141 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (R 556) | R 400 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ (R 68) | R 48 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (R 44) | R 31 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (R 60) | R 56 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,905 ₫ (R 22) | R 26 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (R 16) | R 20 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110,450 ₫ (R 78) | R 185 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 15% cheaper than in Cape Town (South Africa) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Cape Town | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (R 337) | R 405 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 207,030 ₫ (R 147) | R 197 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604,866 ₫ (R 430) | R 774 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 618,513 ₫ (R 440) | R 587 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ (R 122) | R 73 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,709 ₫ (R 34) | R 29 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,264 ₫ (R 18) | R 36 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (R 9,276) | R 7,502 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,751 ₫ (R 1.24) | R 1.33 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 551,396 ₫ (R 392) | R 658 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28,674 ₫ (R 20) | R 45 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
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