Ho Chi Minh City vs Honolulu
Cost of living comparison for expats and families
Ho Chi Minh City is the more affordable option at $1,029/month for a single person, compared to $3,470/month in Honolulu — a savings of $2,441/month. Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ho Chi Minh City averages $675/month vs $2,500/month in Honolulu. For couples needing a 2-bedroom, expect $1,125 in Ho Chi Minh Cityand $4,250 in Honolulu.
For investors, Honolulu (United States) offers a lower tax burden with 15% capital gains tax.Honolulu scores higher on safety (55/100). Honolulu has faster internet (250 Mbps vs 96 Mbps).
Ho Chi Minh City
vs
Honolulu
Cost of Living
$675
Housing (1BR)
$2,500
$200/mo
Food
$650/mo
$98/mo
Utilities
$120/mo
$12/mo
Transport
$50/mo
$44/mo
Healthcare
$150/mo
$1,029/mo
Total
$3,470/mo
Taxes (International Investors)
15%
Capital Gains
15%
15%
Dividends
15%
15%
Crypto
15%
None
Wealth Tax
None
Quality of Life
50/100
Safety
55/100
96 Mbps
Internet
250 Mbps
Visa
90 days
Tourist Visa
180 days
No
DN Visa
No