Bangalore vs Ho Chi Minh City

Bangalore runs about 32% cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

View from Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum (2025) — Gpkp · CC BY-SA 4.0

The view of the front of Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. — Balon Greyjoy · CC0

Bangalore monthly

$852

Index 13 (NYC = 100)

Ho Chi Minh City monthly

$1,128

Index 18 (NYC = 100)

Difference

+32%

Ho Chi Minh City relative to Bangalore

Rent gap

$130

Ho Chi Minh City costs more for a central 1-bed

By category

Where the gap actually is

BangaloreHo Chi Minh City

Housing
Housing: Bangalore $420, Ho Chi Minh City $550. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Food
Food: Bangalore $250, Ho Chi Minh City $308. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Transport
Transport: Bangalore $23, Ho Chi Minh City $53. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Utilities
Utilities: Bangalore $55, Ho Chi Minh City $77. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Healthcare
Healthcare: Bangalore $7.02, Ho Chi Minh City $14. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle: Bangalore $65, Ho Chi Minh City $84. Cheaper in Bangalore.
Other
Other: Bangalore $32, Ho Chi Minh City $43. Cheaper in Bangalore.

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

Metric	Bangalore	Ho Chi Minh City
Cost
Total monthly cost	852 USD✓	1,128 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)	13✓	18
Housing	420 USD✓	550 USD
Utilities	55 USD✓	77 USD
Food	250 USD✓	308 USD
Transport	23 USD✓	53 USD
Healthcare	7 USD✓	14 USD
Lifestyle	65 USD✓	84 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr	6,137 USD✓	5,789 USD
Effective tax + social rate	26.4%✓	30.5%
Left over each month	5,285 USD✓	4,660 USD
Average local net salary	620 USD✓	550 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre	420 USD✓	550 USD
3-bed rent, city centre	1,000 USD✓	1,200 USD
Buy price per m², centre	3,000 USD✓	3,800 USD
Quality of life
Safety	62/100	62/100
Healthcare	66/100✓	60/100
Air quality	32/100	36/100✓
Public transport	40/100✓	30/100
Walkability	44/100	52/100✓
English proficiency	80/100✓	32/100
Nightlife	84/100	86/100✓
Family friendliness	66/100✓	62/100
Median broadband	90 Mbps	150 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature	24°C✓	28°C
Summer high	33°C✓	34°C
Winter low	15°C	22°C✓
Sunshine hours per year	2,400 h	2,500 h✓
Annual rainfall	970 mm✓	1900 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visa	No	No
Beach access	300 min	120 min✓
Currency	INR	VND
Time zone	Asia/Kolkata	Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Bangalore runs about 32% cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Bangalore or Ho Chi Minh City cheaper?

Bangalore runs about 32% cheaper than Ho Chi Minh City for this household, a difference of 276 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $6,137 a month in Bangalore 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, Bangalore or Ho Chi Minh City?

Bangalore scores 62/100 on safety and 66/100 on healthcare; Ho Chi Minh City scores 62 and 60. Bangalore averages 24°C against 28°C in Ho Chi Minh City.