Vietnam vs Vietnam · 1,057 km apart
Vietnam
single / month
Cheaper overallVietnam
single / month
| Expense | Ninh Bình | Ho Chi Minh City | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.63 | $5.07 | Ninh Bình |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.51 | $20.28 | Ninh Bình |
| Cappuccino | $1.09 | $1.52 | Ninh Bình |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $82.21 | $115 | Ninh Bình |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.30 | $18.59 | Ninh Bình |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $35.06 | $49.01 | Ninh Bình |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.16 | $14.20 | Ninh Bình |
| Fitness club membership | $10.16 | $14.20 | Ninh Bình |
| Cinema ticket | $2.66 | $3.72 | Ninh Bình |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $168 | $255 | Ninh Bình |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $117 | $178 | Ninh Bình |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $351 | $533 | Ninh Bình |
| Total single-person budget | $359 | $516 | Ninh Bình |
| Average net salary | $446 | $624 |
Ninh Bình is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ninh Bình 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 Ninh Bình · Full cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City