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Ho Chi Minh City vs Bali

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 19% cheaper than Bali for this household, a difference of 215 USD a month.

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
A Beautiful View of Kelingking Beach at Nusa penida
Bali
$1,344/month · Indonesia
Dini Rosyadah Tridya · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ho Chi Minh City monthly
$1,128
Index 18 (NYC = 100)
Bali monthly
$1,344
Index 21 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+19%
Bali relative to Ho Chi Minh City
Rent gap
$150
Bali costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

Ho Chi Minh CityBali
  • Housing
    Housing: Ho Chi Minh City $550, Bali $700. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Food
    Food: Ho Chi Minh City $308, Bali $344. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Transport
    Transport: Ho Chi Minh City $53, Bali $44. Cheaper in Bali.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Ho Chi Minh City $77, Bali $85. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Ho Chi Minh City $14, Bali $14. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Ho Chi Minh City $84, Bali $108. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Other
    Other: Ho Chi Minh City $43, Bali $48. 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

MetricHo Chi Minh CityBali
Cost
Total monthly cost1,128 USD✓1,344 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)18✓21
Housing550 USD✓700 USD
Utilities77 USD✓85 USD
Food308 USD✓344 USD
Transport53 USD44 USD✓
Healthcare14 USD✓14 USD
Lifestyle84 USD✓108 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,789 USD5,833 USD✓
Effective tax + social rate30.5%30.0%✓
Left over each month4,660 USD✓4,489 USD
Average local net salary550 USD✓400 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre550 USD✓700 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,200 USD✓1,500 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,800 USD2,600 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety62/10066/100✓
Healthcare60/100✓54/100
Air quality36/10060/100✓
Public transport30/100✓15/100
Walkability52/100✓35/100
English proficiency32/10066/100✓
Nightlife86/100✓82/100
Family friendliness62/10068/100✓
Median broadband150 Mbps✓60 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature28°C27°C✓
Summer high34°C32°C✓
Winter low22°C23°C✓
Sunshine hours per year2,500 h2,600 h✓
Annual rainfall1900 mm1700 mm✓
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoYes✓
Beach access120 min10 min✓
CurrencyVNDIDR
Time zoneAsia/Ho_Chi_MinhAsia/Makassar

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 19% cheaper than Bali for this household, a difference of 215 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Ho Chi Minh City or Bali cheaper?

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 19% cheaper than Bali for this household, a difference of 215 USD a month.

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

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

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

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