Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 27% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 42% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51,588 ₫ (67 NT$) | 138 NT$ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 98,069 ₫ (128 NT$) | 117 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43,966 ₫ (57 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,017 ₫ (47 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,961 ₫ (44 NT$) | 77 NT$ | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,779 ₫ (40 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127,423 ₫ (166 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,705 ₫ (105 NT$) | 153 NT$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (43 NT$) | 134 NT$ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,810 ₫ (28 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200,000 ₫ (261 NT$) | 425 NT$ | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,272 ₫ (29 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,250 ₫ (38 NT$) | 47 NT$ | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (38,110 NT$) | 28,669 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (19,532 NT$) | 18,348 NT$ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (2,058 NT$) | 2,403 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (15,710 NT$) | 15,908 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (9,375 NT$) | 10,633 NT$ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,580,330 ₫ (2,065 NT$) | 1,532 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (368 NT$) | 657 NT$ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,625,840 ₫ (11,271 NT$) | 14,136 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (4,297 NT$) | 2,919 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191,994 ₫ (251 NT$) | 217 NT$ | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (95 NT$) | 258 NT$ | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is about the same as in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (1,347 NT$) | 1,784 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (1,147 NT$) | 1,133 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (2,879 NT$) | 2,322 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (2,967 NT$) | 3,286 NT$ | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 27% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,040,750,000 ₫ (1,359,897 NT$) | 909,474 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27,526 ₫ (36 NT$) | 36 NT$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136,932 ₫ (179 NT$) | 1,087 NT$ | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 135,332 ₫ (177 NT$) | 270 NT$ | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 52% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (57 NT$) | 338 NT$ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (160 NT$) | 344 NT$ | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (1,022 NT$) | 1,713 NT$ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 105,182 ₫ (137 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (81 NT$) | 180 NT$ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (110 NT$) | 157 NT$ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,216 ₫ (39 NT$) | 64 NT$ | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,886 ₫ (27 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (125 NT$) | 357 NT$ | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 41% cheaper than in Kaohsiung City (Taiwan) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Kaohsiung City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (620 NT$) | 712 NT$ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,825 ₫ (236 NT$) | 506 NT$ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 527,033 ₫ (689 NT$) | 2,025 NT$ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 627,883 ₫ (820 NT$) | 1,510 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ (225 NT$) | 288 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,070 ₫ (64 NT$) | 118 NT$ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,292 ₫ (32 NT$) | 120 NT$ | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (17,056 NT$) | 13,938 NT$ | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (1.84 NT$) | 7 NT$ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 646,296 ₫ (844 NT$) | 1,363 NT$ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (40 NT$) | 109 NT$ | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 192 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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