Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
+2% vs Ho Chi Minh City avgBinh Thanh is a moderately-priced area within Ho Chi Minh City, with a cost of living index of 26.9 — that is +2% compared to the Ho Chi Minh City average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #5 out of 19 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around ₫12,750,000/month, compared to a range of ₫9,000,000 in Nha Be to ₫16,250,000 in District 1.
For a typical resident of Binh Thanh, housing takes up roughly 38% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 18%, while transportation costs around 9%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately ₫510,000,000 before tax.
Salaries in Binh Thanh reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 26.9:
After tax and deductions of 27.8% in Vietnam, take-home pay for someone earning ₫510,000,000 would be roughly ₫368,220,000/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a ₫504,375,000 salary in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Binh Thanh would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $20,175 |
| London | GBP | £17,362 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 100,951 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | 34.3 | 1.30x | +30% |
| District 2 (Thao Dien) | 32.2 | 1.22x | +22% |
| District 3 | 30.4 | 1.15x | +15% |
| District 7 (Phu My Hung) | 29.6 | 1.12x | +12% |
| Phu Nhuan | 25.1 | 0.95x | -5% |
See exactly what you need to earn in Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City to maintain your lifestyle.
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Binh Thanh is near the city average for Ho Chi Minh City. Costs are about +2% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Binh Thanh is near the Ho Chi Minh City average. With a multiplier of 1.02x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +2% compared to the city baseline.