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Ho Chi Minh City cityscape

Vietnam • 15,136,000 inhabitants

Ho Chi Minh City

~$1,260/monthQuality Score: 57.3
Monthly Budget
$1,260
all-in estimate
Annual Cost
$15,120
per year
Internet
4.57 Mbps
Limited
Safety
6.77/10
Moderate

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the moderately priced cities in Vietnam for expats and digital nomads. Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom apartment averages $836, making it competitive compared to major Western cities. Ho Chi Minh City scores 6.77/10 on safety and offers 4.57 Mbps average internet speed. Whether you are planning a short stay or a long-term relocation, Ho Chi Minh City offers a low cost of living with strong quality of life indicators.

Monthly Living Costs

Estimated breakdown in USD

Rent / Housing
$836
Food & Dining
$270
Transport
$35
Utilities
$119
Total
$1,260/mo

Quality of Life

Indexed scores for key life factors

6.77
Safety
5.54
Healthcare
4.57 Mbps
Internet
1.42
Environment
5.87
Leisure
1.26
Outdoors
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