Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 🇻🇳
Nomad Score:
72%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$350.75
$800.50
$45.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$45.30
$100.60
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$12.25
$35.40
$3.50
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$150.80
$300.45
$15.75
|
Per day for meals/snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.50
$70.20
$8.00
|
Per day for taxis/public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.95
$200.35
$20.00
|
Per day for meals |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$25.50
$150.75
$12.00
|
Per day for activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$10.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time cost not included in daily rate |
| Total |
$696.05
$1,858.25
$104.25
|
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)
$450.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$120.50
Depends on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$2.15
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.95
Local beer in a bar. Imported brands are more expensive.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.85
Street food and local eateries.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.60
Average price for a combo meal at popular chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$2.45
Imported apples are more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$1.10
Standard white bread loaf.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.30
Price for fresh milk, varies by brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.85
Commonly consumed jasmine rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.75
Boneless, skinless fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$9.50
Imported beef cuts are pricier.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.80
Imported wine, varies by origin.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.65
Initial charge upon entering the taxi.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.45
Varies slightly by taxi company.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$8.75
Covers buses and some metro lines.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.05
Price per liter, fluctuates with oil prices.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$5.90
Basic monthly plan with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$17.40
Home broadband connection.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$25.60
Monthly fee at a mid-range gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$12.50
Per hour charge, varies by location.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.75
Standard ticket price, 3D movies may cost more.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$32.90
Branded jeans, local brands are cheaper.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$24.50
Average price for a casual dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$55.20
Branded athletic shoes.
per pair