Ho Chi Minh City ranks 6th of 7 priced cities in Vietnam on cost — $532 a month in essentials, 73% above Can Tho, the cheapest. The average net salary of $489 covers that 0.9×. 98.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 22.7 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 27°C, Apr 30°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $266 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $570 |
| Groceries | $85 |
| Dining out | $61 |
| Utilities | $109 |
| Local transport | $11 |
| Essentials / mo | $532 |
| Avg net salary | $489 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $690 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,210 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Ho Chi Minh City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $1.99 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $20.92 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $4.56 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $1.78 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.14 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $1.81 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.53 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.33 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.56 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.04 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.03 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.57 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.96 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.57 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.25 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.18 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.16 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.15 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.51 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.27 |
| Monthly transit pass | $11.41 |
| Taxi start | $0.71 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.63 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.89 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $98.36 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $10.18 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $5.86 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $22.82 |
| Cinema, one seat | $3.42 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Ho Chi Minh City has 98.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 6th-highest of 7 Vietnam cities we track. Vietnam's national figure is 100.4, so Ho Chi Minh City runs 2 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 31.1°C | 75% | 66% | 36 mm |
| Feb | 27.4°C | 31.1°C | 70% | 48% | 12 mm |
| Mar | 28.6°C | 32.7°C | 71% | 51% | 18 mm |
| Apr | 29.7°C | 35°C | 74% | 55% | 61 mm |
| May | 29.6°C | 35.8°C | 79% | 76% | 181 mm |
| Jun | 28.6°C | 34.6°C | 83% | 85% | 220 mm |
| Jul | 28°C | 33.6°C | 85% | 87% | 272 mm |
| Aug | 28°C | 33.7°C | 85% | 83% | 258 mm |
| Sep | 27.7°C | 33.5°C | 86% | 88% | 287 mm |
| Oct | 27.6°C | 33.6°C | 86% | 85% | 270 mm |
| Nov | 27.7°C | 33.4°C | 83% | 74% | 150 mm |
| Dec | 27°C | 31.7°C | 79% | 74% | 75 mm |
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