Living costs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Monthly cost evidence
RMIT Vietnam rough monthly estimates for international students in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Food is a recommended point estimate. Personal spending is not separately itemised beyond the published total band. Source period: Undated RMIT Vietnam international-student living guidance. Checked 2026-10-12.
Source monthly budget: $600.00 – $1,000.00. Source ↗ This may include a different basket; it is not the sum of the planner categories.
| Category | Monthly figure (USD) | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $250.00 – $600.00Shared or private rent | Source ↗Undated RMIT Vietnam international-student living guidance · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Food & daily needs | $250.00 · point estimateFood; recommended budget | Source ↗Undated RMIT Vietnam international-student living guidance · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Transport | $50.00 – $70.00Transportation | Source ↗Undated RMIT Vietnam international-student living guidance · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Utilities & phone | $50.00 – $100.00Utilities, phone and internet | Source ↗Undated RMIT Vietnam international-student living guidance · checked 2026-10-12 |
| Personal & leisure | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
| Health insurance | Research pending | A comparable sourced figure has not been added. |
Point estimates are single published allowances, not ranges. Minimums have no researched upper bound. National and regional benchmarks do not establish local prices. Partial categories need additional quotes.
Before accepting a fellowship in Ho Chi Minh City
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Housing
- Booking.com · Ho Chi Minh City ↗Short stays · select dates and check the exact location
- Airbnb · Ho Chi Minh City ↗Rooms & furnished stays · check lease terms and total price
- Find host or university housing guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
- Find longer-term room rentals ↗Web search · results not vetted
Food & daily needs
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Transport
- Ho Chi Minh City Metro ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find local operators & monthly passes ↗Web search · results not vetted
Utilities & phone
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- Check electricity & water costs ↗Web search · results not vetted
Personal & leisure
- Check activities & membership prices ↗Web search · results not vetted
Health insurance
- RMIT Vietnam · international student living guidance ↗Official website · check eligibility and current prices
- Find visiting-fellow insurance guidance ↗Web search · results not vetted
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