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Bali vs Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 16% cheaper than Bali for this household, a difference of 215 USD a month.

A Beautiful View of Kelingking Beach at Nusa penida
Bali
$1,344/month · Indonesia
Dini Rosyadah Tridya · CC BY-SA 4.0
The view of the front of Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City
$1,128/month · Vietnam
Balon Greyjoy · CC0
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Ho Chi Minh City monthly
$1,128
Index 18 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-16%
Ho Chi Minh City relative to Bali
Rent gap
$150
Bali costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

BaliHo Chi Minh City
  • Housing
    Housing: Bali $700, Ho Chi Minh City $550. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Food
    Food: Bali $344, Ho Chi Minh City $308. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Transport
    Transport: Bali $44, Ho Chi Minh City $53. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Bali $85, Ho Chi Minh City $77. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Bali $14, Ho Chi Minh City $14. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Bali $108, Ho Chi Minh City $84. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Other
    Other: Bali $48, Ho Chi Minh City $43. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricBaliHo Chi Minh City
Cost
Total monthly cost1,344 USD1,128 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)2118✓
Housing700 USD550 USD✓
Utilities85 USD77 USD✓
Food344 USD308 USD✓
Transport44 USD✓53 USD
Healthcare14 USD14 USD✓
Lifestyle108 USD84 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,833 USD✓5,789 USD
Effective tax + social rate30.0%✓30.5%
Left over each month4,489 USD4,660 USD✓
Average local net salary400 USD550 USD✓
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre700 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre1,500 USD1,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre2,600 USD✓3,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓62/100
Healthcare54/10060/100✓
Air quality60/100✓36/100
Public transport15/10030/100✓
Walkability35/10052/100✓
English proficiency66/100✓32/100
Nightlife82/10086/100✓
Family friendliness68/100✓62/100
Median broadband60 Mbps150 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature27°C✓28°C
Summer high32°C✓34°C
Winter low23°C✓22°C
Sunshine hours per year2,600 h✓2,500 h
Annual rainfall1700 mm✓1900 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYes✓No
Beach access10 min✓120 min
CurrencyIDRVND
Time zoneAsia/MakassarAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 16% cheaper than Bali for this household, a difference of 215 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bali or Ho Chi Minh City cheaper?

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 16% cheaper than Bali for this household, a difference of 215 USD a month.

What salary do you need in Ho Chi Minh City compared with Bali?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,833 a month in Bali and $5,789 in Ho Chi Minh City, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Bali or Ho Chi Minh City?

Bali scores 66/100 on safety and 54/100 on healthcare; Ho Chi Minh City scores 62 and 60. Bali averages 27°C against 28°C in Ho Chi Minh City.