Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City

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Before traveling or living in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, you should read this article for reference before. The survey measures the comparative cost of more than 200 items in each city, including housing, food, clothing and household goods, transport and entertainment.
The survey is done in June 1 2010 by Mercer survey.
Cost of utilities – Electricity, Water and Gas

Electricity

Latest electricity cost 2011 (tariffs) –
1 to 400 kWh: 7.35¢ per kWh
Above 400 kWh: 8.82¢ per kWh

Water

Latest water cost 2011 (tariffs):
1 to 4 cubic metres: 24.5¢ per cubic metres
Above 4 cubic metres: 53.9¢ per cubic metres

Restaurants Average Cost

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 3.42 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 13.88 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 0.75 $
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.70 $
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 0.44 $
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 0.38 $

Markets Average Cost

Milk (regular), 1 liter 1.38 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 1.00 $
Eggs (12) 1.38 $
Fresh Cheese (1kg) 5.45 $
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 2.75 $
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.05 $
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 13.00 $
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.65 $
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.20 $
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 1.11 $

Transportation Average Cost

One-way Ticket (local transport) 0.17 $
Monthly Pass 9.00 $
Taxi (5km within center) 2.94 $
Gasoline (1 liter) 0.97 $

Utilities (Monthly) Average Cost

Internet (6 Mbps, Flat Rate, Cable/ADSL) 16.80 $

Sports And Leisure Average Cost

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 52.50 $
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 3.50 $
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 3.38 $

Clothing And Shoes Average Cost

1 Pair of Levis 501 41.00 $
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 30.00 $
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 59.00 $
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 120.00 $

Rent Per Month Average Cost

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 566.67 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 558.33 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,750.00 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 1,325.00 $

Hotel Apartment

Hotel Nikko Saigon is offered 4 types of apartment:

- One Bed Triangle: 60 sqm, living room, dinning room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom
- One Bed: 82 sqm, living room, dinning room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom
- Two Bed: 101 sqm, living room, dinning room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
- Three Bed: 122 sqm, living room, dinning room, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
Including: Electricity, water, internet, telephone calls (city call), pressing service, room cleaning everyday, linen service 3 times per week including towels and bed linen, parking space for 1 car and 1 motorbike, swimming pool, gymnasium, security to building (24/24)
For more information please submit your enquiry to [e-mail]

Sherwood Residence

Sherwood Residence is Ho Chi Minh City’s most luxurious serviced apartment property. Modern living spaces meet prime location, comfort and class with 5-star facilities and service. Sherwood Residence is the first apartment in HCMC to be certified 5-star by the Vietnam National Administration for Tourism Board. Along with this distinguished title, Sherwood Residence received “The Guide Award for Excellent Performance” in 2011, showing continued dedication to providing top-quality accommodations in Saigon.

Somerset Ho Chi Minh City

Each of these 165 Ho Chi Minh City serviced apartments is fully furnished in contemporary decor, a fully-equipped kitchen and broadband Internet services. To complement the modern amenities and extensive facilities, the apartments vary in size from the two to four-bedroom layouts. Designed with elegance and style each serviced accommodation unit is tailored to suit your individual needs whether on business or holiday.

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