Ho Chi Minh City vs Tokyo Cost of Living
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) · Overall index 29.5 — Tokyo (Japan) · Overall index 53.8
Summary
- Overall, Tokyo is 82% more expensive than Ho Chi Minh City.
- Dining out in Tokyo is 102% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Transport in Tokyo is 88% more expensive than in Ho Chi Minh City.
| Item | Ho Chi Minh City | Tokyo | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +87% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $741 | $1,307 | +76% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $436 | $782 | +79% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,271 | $2,737 | +115% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $868 | $1,558 | +79% |
| Groceries | +82% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $0.57 | $0.87 | +53% |
| White bread (500g) | $1.45 | $2.62 | +81% |
| Rice (1kg) | $1.93 | $3.43 | +78% |
| Eggs (12) | $1.95 | $3.26 | +67% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $4.97 | $9.15 | +84% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $4.83 | $9.77 | +102% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $6.75 | $14.2 | +110% |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.06 | $3.74 | +82% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.76 | $1.62 | +113% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.95 | $3 | +54% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.16 | $4.44 | +106% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.18 | $2.3 | +95% |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.2 | $2.06 | +72% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.07 | $1.69 | +58% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.86 | $1.8 | +109% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.67 | $11.4 | +71% |
| Transport | +88% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.91 | $1.65 | +81% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $39.1 | $75.4 | +93% |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.37 | $2.32 | +69% |
| Taxi, per km | $0.63 | $1.23 | +95% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.31 | $0.58 | +87% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $8,896 | $18,186 | +104% |
| Dining out | +102% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.74 | $13.8 | +105% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $36.2 | $70.3 | +94% |
| Fast food combo meal | $3.98 | $7.88 | +98% |
| Cappuccino | $1.69 | $3.87 | +129% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.8 | $1.65 | +106% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.33 | $4.95 | +112% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.9 | $5.82 | +101% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.76 | $1.35 | +78% |
| Telecom | +61% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $29.9 | $41.5 | +39% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $31 | $52.1 | +68% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.15 | $0.26 | +73% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.72 | $12.7 | +65% |
| Utilities & household | +76% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $70.5 | $126 | +79% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | $0.15 | +67% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.02 | $3.07 | +52% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.54 | $1.05 | +94% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.37 | $16.3 | +74% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $35.2 | $62.2 | +77% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $5.4 | $9.79 | +81% |
| Men's haircut | $13.2 | $23.3 | +77% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.2 | $18.8 | +84% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $800 | $1,434 | +79% |
2,994 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
Keep your standard of living
Estimates for reference only — not official statistics.
Compare other cities
vs