🇮🇳 Delhi vs 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇮🇳
Delhi
India
$1,292–$2,046/mo
₹107,667 – ₹170,500 / month (local)
🇻🇳
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
$923–$1,462/mo
₫23,075,000 – ₫36,550,000 / month (local)
Delhi is 40% more expensive
Ho Chi Minh City wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Delhi (USD) | Ho Chi Minh City (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $969–$1,508 | $692–$1,077 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $512–$808 | $365–$577 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Utilities | $40–$78 | $29–$56 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Groceries | $205–$307 | $146–$219 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $27–$48 | $19–$35 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Public transport (monthly) | $51–$62 | $37–$44 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Internet & Mobile | $16–$27 | $12–$19 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Gym membership | $19–$35 | $13–$25 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Cinema ticket | $8–$10 | $5–$7 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Monthly total (single) | $1,292–$2,046 | $923–$1,462 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing7.8 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
Delhi▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Safety9.4 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Delhi▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Healthcare7.7 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Delhi
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Education9.0 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Delhi▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Environment8.1 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Delhi
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Economy8.1 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Delhi▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Culture8.7 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Delhi▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Internet9.1 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Delhi▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Who should choose which city?
Choose Delhi if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Delhi offers vs Ho Chi Minh City
- ✓Government
- ✓History
- ✓Food
- ✓Policy
Choose Ho Chi Minh City if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Delhi
- ✓Growth
- ✓Coffee culture
- ✓Value
- ✓Manufacturing
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