All 19 neighborhoods in Ho Chi Minh City ranked by cost of living index. Updated 2026.
| # | Neighborhood | 1BR Rent | Index | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District 1 | $650/mo | 1.30x | +30% |
| 2 | District 2 (Thao Dien) | $610/mo | 1.22x | +22% |
| 3 | District 3 | $575/mo | 1.15x | +15% |
| 4 | District 7 (Phu My Hung) | $560/mo | 1.12x | +12% |
| 5 | Binh Thanh | $510/mo | 1.02x | +2% |
| 6 | Phu Nhuan | $475/mo | 0.95x | -5% |
| 7 | District 4 | $450/mo | 0.90x | -10% |
| 8 | Thu Duc | $440/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 9 | District 10 | $440/mo | 0.88x | -12% |
| 10 | Tan Binh | $425/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 11 | District 5 (Chinatown) | $425/mo | 0.85x | -15% |
| 12 | Go Vap | $410/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 13 | District 11 | $410/mo | 0.82x | -18% |
| 14 | District 9 | $400/mo | 0.80x | -20% |
| 15 | District 6 | $390/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 16 | Tan Phu | $390/mo | 0.78x | -22% |
| 17 | Binh Tan | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 18 | District 8 | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
| 19 | Nha Be | $360/mo | 0.72x | -28% |
Rent estimates based on city average of $500/mo adjusted by neighborhood cost index. Index 1.00 = city average.
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District 1 is approximately 30% more expensive than the Ho Chi Minh City average. 1-bedroom rent is $650/mo vs $500/mo city-wide.
Our database covers 19 neighborhoods in Ho Chi Minh City, each with detailed cost-of-living and salary data.