Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

In 2025, a single person living in Ho Chi Minh City needs approximately VND 19,766,740/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around VND 38,705,090/month. Ho Chi Minh City is considered a relatively expensive city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Ho Chi Minh City costs approximately VND 13,546,000/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around VND 25,008,000/month. Rent has changed +4.2% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Ho Chi Minh City are approximately VND 4,376,400 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Ho Chi Minh City costs VND 333,440 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Ho Chi Minh City average VND 885,700 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Ho Chi Minh City is located in Vietnam (Asia). With a 1-bed rent of VND 13,546,000/month and total single-person expenses around VND 19,766,740/month, it is relatively expensive by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Ho Chi Minh City costs approximately VND 78,150 in 2025. Budget around VND 625,200/month if dining out a few times a week.

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Ho Chi Minh City from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 22.2% over this period (from VND 11,440,000 in 2022 to VND 13,979,472 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

To live comfortably in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, a single person needs approximately VND 19,766,740/month. This covers rent (VND 13,546,000), groceries (VND 4,376,400), transport (VND 333,440), utilities (VND 885,700) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around VND 38,705,090/month.