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London vs Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 72% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,922 USD a month.

Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge as seen from the south bank of the River Thames.
London
$4,050/month · United Kingdom
Terry Ott from Washington, DC Metro Area, United States of America · CC BY 2.0
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
London monthly
$4,050
Index 63 (NYC = 100)
Ho Chi Minh City monthly
$1,128
Index 18 (NYC = 100)
Difference
-72%
Ho Chi Minh City relative to London
Rent gap
$2,050
London costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

LondonHo Chi Minh City
  • Housing
    Housing: London $2,600, Ho Chi Minh City $550. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Food
    Food: London $617, Ho Chi Minh City $308. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Transport
    Transport: London $282, Ho Chi Minh City $53. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: London $267, Ho Chi Minh City $77. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: London $8.03, Ho Chi Minh City $14. Cheaper in London.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: London $169, Ho Chi Minh City $84. Cheaper in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Other
    Other: London $107, 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

MetricLondonHo Chi Minh City
Cost
Total monthly cost4,050 USD1,128 USD✓
Cost index (New York = 100)6318✓
Housing2,600 USD550 USD✓
Utilities267 USD77 USD✓
Food617 USD308 USD✓
Transport282 USD53 USD✓
Healthcare8 USD✓14 USD
Lifestyle169 USD84 USD✓
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,953 USD✓5,789 USD
Effective tax + social rate28.6%✓30.5%
Left over each month1,902 USD4,660 USD✓
Average local net salary3,600 USD✓550 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre2,600 USD550 USD✓
3-bed rent, city centre5,200 USD1,200 USD✓
Buy price per m², centre15,000 USD3,800 USD✓
Quality of life
Safety66/100✓62/100
Healthcare84/100✓60/100
Air quality60/100✓36/100
Public transport92/100✓30/100
Walkability90/100✓52/100
English proficiency100/100✓32/100
Nightlife94/100✓86/100
Family friendliness72/100✓62/100
Median broadband90 Mbps150 Mbps✓
Climate
Average temperature12°C✓28°C
Summer high23°C✓34°C
Winter low3°C22°C✓
Sunshine hours per year1,480 h2,500 h✓
Annual rainfall600 mm✓1900 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaNoNo
Beach access90 min✓120 min
CurrencyGBPVND
Time zoneEurope/LondonAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 72% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,922 USD a month.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is London or Ho Chi Minh City cheaper?

Ho Chi Minh City runs about 72% cheaper than London for this household, a difference of 2,922 USD a month.

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

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,953 a month in London 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, London or Ho Chi Minh City?

London scores 66/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Ho Chi Minh City scores 62 and 60. London averages 12°C against 28°C in Ho Chi Minh City.