Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 12% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 24% | |||
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| Food in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 24% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95,079 ₫ (436 Lek) | 953 Lek | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,999 ₫ (436 Lek) | 643 Lek | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 36,320 ₫ (167 Lek) | 354 Lek | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,056 ₫ (156 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,840 ₫ (146 Lek) | 241 Lek | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,632 ₫ (104 Lek) | 123 Lek | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128,717 ₫ (591 Lek) | 478 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 61,292 ₫ (281 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,119 ₫ (138 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,532 ₫ (99 Lek) | 109 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 340,806 ₫ (1,564 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21,817 ₫ (100 Lek) | 172 Lek | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,062 ₫ (106 Lek) | 94 Lek | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 8% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 26,336,800 ₫ (120,879 Lek) | 79,707 Lek | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 18,058,500 ₫ (82,884 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,575,120 ₫ (7,229 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,634,400 ₫ (62,578 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,450,820 ₫ (43,377 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 766,813 ₫ (3,519 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,746 ₫ (885 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,671,020 ₫ (39,798 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,288,680 ₫ (15,094 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 197,111 ₫ (905 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,689 ₫ (334 Lek) | 483 Lek | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 13% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 993,010 ₫ (4,558 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 945,156 ₫ (4,338 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,365,010 ₫ (10,855 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,580,210 ₫ (7,253 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 7% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,086,160,000 ₫ (4,985,195 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,043 ₫ (101 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174,561 ₫ (801 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 127,916 ₫ (587 Lek) | 2,569 Lek | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 34% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,639 ₫ (200 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 122,285 ₫ (561 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 782,378 ₫ (3,591 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 96,240 ₫ (442 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61,999 ₫ (285 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84,163 ₫ (386 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,291 ₫ (139 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,724 ₫ (104 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 95,691 ₫ (439 Lek) | 620 Lek | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 37% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Ho Chi Minh City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 474,704 ₫ (2,179 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 224,894 ₫ (1,032 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 604,866 ₫ (2,776 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 878,864 ₫ (4,034 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 172,204 ₫ (790 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 63,371 ₫ (291 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,264 ₫ (116 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,053,100 ₫ (59,910 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,751 ₫ (8 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 551,396 ₫ (2,531 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,355 ₫ (135 Lek) | 339 Lek | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 271 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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