Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 🇻🇳
#517
,
Nomad Score:
75%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$900.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in 2-3 star hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$30.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM card and data plan |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost if self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$25.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily use of taxis, motorbike rentals or public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$350.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$40.00
$1.00
|
Daily average cost amortized over typical visa duration |
| Total |
$530.00
$2,020.00
$86.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup