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Ho Chi Minh City Cost of Living Guide: Prices, Rent and Lifestyle

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam’s fast-paced megacity and one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic urban hubs. Popular with digital nomads, it pairs modern cafes and coworking spots with street-food culture and a thriving startup scene. This page breaks down typical living costs in VND to help you budget confidently.

Nomad Hub

Population

14.0M

Local Time

12:01 PM

Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Exchange Rate

1000 VND = 0.04 USD

Local currency: VND

Continent

Monthly Cost Trends

Feb 26

$1.46K

Mar 26

$1.57K

May 26

$1.58K

Sep 26

$1.54K

Cost Breakdown

Accommodation

$550 – $576

₫15M

36%

One-bedroom apartment

1×

$550 – $576

₫15M

$550 – $576

₫15M

Food & Dining

$390 – $504

₫10M – ₫13M

29%

Street food meal	30×	$2 ₫45K – ₫56K	$52 – $64 ₫1M – ₫2M
Mid-range restaurant meal	20×	$7 – $10 ₫175K – ₫275K	$133 – $208 ₫4M – ₫6M
Specialty coffee	20×	$2 – $3 ₫45K – ₫81K	$34 – $61 ₫903K – ₫2M
Groceries	1×	$171 ₫5M	$171 ₫5M

Work Setup

$168 – $313

₫4M – ₫8M

15%

Coworking space	1×	$154 – $298 ₫4M – ₫8M	$154 – $298 ₫4M – ₫8M
Home internet	1×	$9 – $10 ₫235K – ₫251K	$9 – $10 ₫235K – ₫251K
Mobile data plan	1×	$5 – $6 ₫135K – ₫155K	$5 – $6 ₫135K – ₫155K

Transportation

$88 – $150

₫2M – ₫4M

Scooter rental	1×	$68 – $100 ₫2M – ₫3M	$68 – $100 ₫2M – ₫3M
Fuel	1×	$17 – $42 ₫450K – ₫1M	$17 – $42 ₫450K – ₫1M
Ride-hailing	4×	$1 – $2 ₫19K – ₫50K	$3 – $8 ₫76K – ₫200K

Lifestyle & Recreation

$142 – $167

₫4M

10%

Gym / yoga membership	1×	$20 – $35 ₫533K – ₫900K	$20 – $35 ₫533K – ₫900K
Massage / spa session	3×	$15 – $19 ₫400K – ₫500K	$46 – $57 ₫1M – ₫2M
Weekend trips & outings	1×	$76 ₫2M	$76 ₫2M

Utilities

$21 – $42

₫550K – ₫1M

Water	1×	$4 – $19 ₫100K – ₫494K	$4 – $19 ₫100K – ₫494K
Laundry	1×	$17 – $23 ₫450K – ₫600K	$17 – $23 ₫450K – ₫600K

Last updated: September 2026 • Based on 4 data points

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