🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City vs 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇻🇳
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
$923–$1,462/mo
₫23,075,000 – ₫36,550,000 / month (local)
🇭🇰
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
$2,954–$4,677/mo
HK$23,078 – HK$36,539 / month (local)
Hong Kong is 220% more expensive
Ho Chi Minh City wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Ho Chi Minh City (USD) | Hong Kong (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $692–$1,077 | $2,215–$3,446 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $365–$577 | $1,169–$1,846 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Utilities | $29–$56 | $92–$178 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Groceries | $146–$219 | $468–$702 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $19–$35 | $62–$111 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Public transport (monthly) | $37–$44 | $117–$142 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Internet & Mobile | $12–$19 | $37–$62 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Gym membership | $13–$25 | $43–$80 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Cinema ticket | $5–$7 | $17–$22 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Monthly total (single) | $923–$1,462 | $2,954–$4,677 | 🟢 Ho Chi Minh City |
See how your salary compares in both cities
Enter monthly take-home in USD. We compare to our estimated budget range for your household (not financial advice).
Quality of life comparison
Housing7.3 / 10 · 2.8 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Safety8.1 / 10 · 9.7 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Hong Kong▲ better
Healthcare8.1 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Education7.7 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Environment8.5 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Economy6.8 / 10 · 6.7 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Culture7.4 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Internet7.8 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Ho Chi Minh City▲ better
Hong Kong
Who should choose which city?
Choose Ho Chi Minh City if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Hong Kong
- ✓Growth
- ✓Coffee culture
- ✓Value
- ✓Manufacturing
Choose Hong Kong if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Hong Kong offers vs Ho Chi Minh City
- ✓Finance
- ✓Food
- ✓Transit
- ✓Trading
You might also like…
📊
Full Ho Chi Minh City guide
See all costs, neighborhoods and quality of life scores
Explore Ho Chi Minh City →📊
Full Hong Kong guide
See all costs, neighborhoods and quality of life scores
Explore Hong Kong →