Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Average Monthly Cost
$1,400
per month
Budget
$560
Mid-Range
$894
Comfortable
$1,650
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $280 | $350 | $550 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $150 | $210 | $480 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $84 | $120 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $560 | $894 | $1,650 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$550/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$350/mo
Hostel$15/night
Airbnb$700/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$10
Weekly Groceries$45
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$120
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$30/mo
How Ho Chi Minh City Compares
+2%
vs Asia
average
-21%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇻🇳Ho Chi Minh City$1,400/mo
Asia Average$1,370/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
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💡 Money-Saving Tips for Ho Chi Minh City
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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