Is Ho Chi Minh City more expensive than Nha Trang for apartment rent and everyday living costs?

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 20 days ago

TL;DR

Based on recent reports, Ho Chi Minh City is not automatically more expensive than Nha Trang: a two-bedroom can be found for VND 10–12 million per month, while Grand Park rentals start around VND 11 million plus VND 1 million in building fees. Pho is typically VND 30–40k in central areas, but can cost VND 60–70k in outer districts.

What the community said

In Ho Chi Minh City, a two-bedroom apartment can be found for about VND 10–12 million per month, while higher-end apartments run around VND 18–20 million. Street meals such as com tam and pho bo cost roughly VND 35–45k, with café prices broadly similar to Nha Trang.

20 days ago VND 10–12 million for a two-bedroom

At Vinhomes Grand Park on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, an apartment was reported at VND 11 million per month plus VND 1 million in service fees. That was less than a cited VND 15.5 million rental in Nha Trang, but the development is far from the city centre.

20 days ago Vinhomes Grand Park — VND 11 million + VND 1 million service fee

Neighbourhood choice has a major impact on costs: pho bo was reported at VND 30–40k in central Ho Chi Minh City, versus VND 60–70k in Grand Park. Groceries were also pricier there, although a low-cost local market was nearby.

20 days ago Pho bo: VND 30–40k vs VND 60–70k