Cost of living
Tien Giang compared to Ho Chi Minh
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Overview comparison
Tien GiangHo Chi Minh
Consumer prices in Ho Chi Minh are roughly 31% higher than in Tien Giang.
Cost of living
| Item | Tien Giang | Ho Chi Minh |
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| Total with rent one person | 415 | 656 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,260 | 1,694 |
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| Without rent one person | 219 | 344 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,022 | 1,037 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 207.58 | 414.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 303.01 | 846.57 |
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| Food person | 181 | 216 |
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| Food family | 463 | 635 |
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| Transport person | 23.56 | 61.36 |
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| Transport family | 69.9 | 207.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.39 years | 89.73 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tien Giang | Ho Chi Minh |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.44 | 2.01 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 12.42 | 20.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.99 | 4.8 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.35 | 1.86 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.56 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tien Giang | Ho Chi Minh |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.83 | 379.95 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 189.94 | 283.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 431.72 | 974.61 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 383.76 | 728.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 15.36 | 60.58 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.29 | 70.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.85 | 9.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tien Giang | Ho Chi Minh |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.67 | 10.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,663 | 3,575 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,276 | 2,447 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.38 | 0.27 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.21% | 13% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.22 | 6.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.8 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tien Giang | Ho Chi Minh |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.67 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.33 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.17 | 1.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.79 | 12.37 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.83 | 3.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.05 | 9.43 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.81 | 0.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.38 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Tien Giang | Ho Chi Minh |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.68 | 22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.89 | 5.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 51.91 | 22.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.15 | 9.07 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.2 | 35.71 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.21 | 85.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 162.74 | 301.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,219 | 13,696 |
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