Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 47% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 35% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 188,388 ₫ (₩10,149) | ₩9,317 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,985 ₫ (₩5,548) | ₩6,285 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,749 ₫ (₩2,680) | ₩4,508 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,250 ₫ (₩1,845) | ₩2,534 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,616 ₫ (₩2,188) | ₩4,277 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26,592 ₫ (₩1,433) | ₩4,717 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 117,291 ₫ (₩6,319) | ₩7,161 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,339 ₫ (₩4,328) | ₩6,693 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,722 ₫ (₩1,763) | ₩4,487 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 25,367 ₫ (₩1,367) | ₩1,756 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 388,087 ₫ (₩20,907) | ₩20,000 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,368 ₫ (₩1,151) | ₩2,398 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24,449 ₫ (₩1,317) | ₩3,008 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 45% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,754,000 ₫ (₩1,441,256) | ₩598,305 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,630,600 ₫ (₩949,772) | ₩397,436 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,799,760 ₫ (₩96,954) | ₩90,769 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,540,700 ₫ (₩837,188) | ₩519,416 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,517,300 ₫ (₩566,574) | ₩323,782 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 980,760 ₫ (₩52,834) | ₩61,910 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 230,292 ₫ (₩12,406) | ₩25,000 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,918,640 ₫ (₩480,453) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,452,870 ₫ (₩186,008) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,666 ₫ (₩10,002) | ₩10,513 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 86,081 ₫ (₩4,637) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 46% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,257,390 ₫ (₩67,736) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,061,740 ₫ (₩57,197) | ₩27,832 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,173,060 ₫ (₩170,935) | ₩92,308 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,593,900 ₫ (₩85,864) | ₩80,000 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 79% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 915,601,000 ₫ (₩49,324,037) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,730 ₫ (₩1,171) | ₩1,503 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,136 ₫ (₩11,805) | ₩233,210 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 202,407 ₫ (₩10,904) | ₩10,783 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 51% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 38,951 ₫ (₩2,098) | ₩10,000 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 131,483 ₫ (₩7,083) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 513,626 ₫ (₩27,669) | ₩50,000 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 66,639 ₫ (₩3,590) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,414 ₫ (₩3,308) | ₩11,250 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 87,557 ₫ (₩4,717) | ₩5,000 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,507 ₫ (₩1,536) | ₩5,300 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,852 ₫ (₩1,231) | ₩2,000 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 286,588 ₫ (₩15,439) | ₩12,025 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 6% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 426,541 ₫ (₩22,978) | ₩26,164 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 223,730 ₫ (₩12,052) | ₩17,828 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 602,147 ₫ (₩32,438) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 726,535 ₫ (₩39,139) | ₩40,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 187,668 ₫ (₩10,110) | ₩7,000 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 71,362 ₫ (₩3,844) | ₩4,435 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 58,084 ₫ (₩3,129) | ₩3,380 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,054,300 ₫ (₩703,244) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (₩76) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 687,432 ₫ (₩37,032) | ₩42,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,114 ₫ (₩1,730) | ₩3,144 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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