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Kon Tum vs Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam vs Vietnam · 422 km apart

Kon Tum

Vietnam

₫9,110,974 ($359)

single / month

Cheaper overall
VS

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

₫13,098,278 ($516)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

ExpenseKon TumHo Chi Minh CityCheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$3.63$5.07Kon Tum
Three-course meal for two, mid-range$14.51$20.28Kon Tum
Cappuccino$1.09$1.52Kon Tum
Monthly groceries (single person)$82.21$115Kon Tum
Monthly public transport pass$13.30$18.59Kon Tum
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment$35.06$49.01Kon Tum
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)$10.16$14.20Kon Tum
Fitness club membership$10.16$14.20Kon Tum
Cinema ticket$2.66$3.72Kon Tum
One-bedroom apartment in city centre$168$255Kon Tum
One-bedroom apartment outside centre$117$178Kon Tum
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre$351$533Kon Tum
Total single-person budget$359$516Kon Tum
Average net salary$446$624

Verdict

Kon Tum is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Kon Tum runs about $359 versus $516 in Ho Chi Minh City — a difference of roughly 44%.

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 Kon Tum  ·  Full cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kon Tum cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. A single person spends an estimated $359 per month in Kon Tum versus $516 in Ho Chi Minh City — about 44% less.
How far is Kon Tum from Ho Chi Minh City?
The straight-line distance between Kon Tum and Ho Chi Minh City is approximately 422 km (262 miles).
Which city has better salaries, Kon Tum or Ho Chi Minh City?
The estimated average net salary is $446 in Kon Tum and $624 in Ho Chi Minh City. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $88 in Kon Tum versus $108 in Ho Chi Minh City per month.