Vietnam vs Vietnam · 1,143 km apart
Vietnam
single / month
Cheaper overallVietnam
single / month
| Expense | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.99 | $5.07 | Hanoi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $19.97 | $20.28 | Hanoi |
| Cappuccino | $1.50 | $1.52 | Hanoi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $113 | $115 | Hanoi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.30 | $18.59 | Hanoi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $48.26 | $49.01 | Hanoi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.98 | $14.20 | Hanoi |
| Fitness club membership | $13.98 | $14.20 | Hanoi |
| Cinema ticket | $3.66 | $3.72 | Hanoi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $251 | $255 | Hanoi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $174 | $178 | Hanoi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $523 | $533 | Hanoi |
| Total single-person budget | $507 | $516 | Hanoi |
| Average net salary | $614 | $624 |
Hanoi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Hanoi runs about $507 versus $516 in Ho Chi Minh City — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Ho Chi Minh City leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Hanoi · Full cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City