🇶🇦 Doha vs 🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇶🇦
Doha
Qatar
$2,400–$3,800/mo
ر.ق8,889 – ر.ق14,074 / month (local)
🇻🇳
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
$923–$1,462/mo
₫23,075,000 – ₫36,550,000 / month (local)
Doha is 160% more expensive
Ho Chi Minh City wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Doha (USD) | Ho Chi Minh City (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $1,800–$2,800 | $692–$1,077 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $950–$1,500 | $365–$577 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Utilities | $75–$145 | $29–$56 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Groceries | $380–$570 | $146–$219 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $50–$90 | $19–$35 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Public transport (monthly) | $95–$115 | $37–$44 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Internet & Mobile | $30–$50 | $12–$19 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Gym membership | $35–$65 | $13–$25 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Cinema ticket | $14–$18 | $5–$7 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Monthly total (single) | $2,400–$3,800 | $923–$1,462 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing4.2 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
Doha
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Safety8.2 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Healthcare8.2 / 10 · 8.1 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Education7.8 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Environment8.6 / 10 · 8.5 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Economy6.9 / 10 · 6.8 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Culture7.5 / 10 · 7.4 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Internet7.9 / 10 · 7.8 / 10
Doha▲ better
Ho Chi Minh City
Who should choose which city?
Choose Doha if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Doha offers vs Ho Chi Minh City
- ✓World Cup legacy
- ✓Safety
- ✓Airport
- ✓Gas
Choose Ho Chi Minh City if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Doha
- ✓Growth
- ✓Coffee culture
- ✓Value
- ✓Manufacturing
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