Vietnam · Nomad score 77
Cost of living in 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
Very low burn rate and a fast-growing dev scene; visas need planning. A single person needs about €799 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €480 |
| Groceries per month | €200 |
| Public transport pass | €20 |
| Utilities | €60 |
| Meal out | €3 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €15 |
| Coworking desk | €110 |
| Median tech salary | €1,300 |
Rent by neighborhood in Ho Chi Minh City
Indicative one-bedroom rent by distance from the centre, benchmarked against the Ho Chi Minh City average of €480.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City centre | €576 | €13 · 43 m² | +20% | Editorial estimate | Walkable core, smallest units | |
| Inner districts | €480 | €11 · 45 m² | average | Editorial estimate | City-average rent | |
| Outer districts | €394 | €8 · 47 m² | -18% | Editorial estimate | Bigger flats, 20–30 min in | |
| Suburbs | €336 | €7 · 48 m² | -30% | Editorial estimate | Cheapest, transport-dependent |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
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