Medellin vs Ho Chi Minh City

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

Medellin

Colombia

34cost index

Medellin is 66% cheaper than the US average.

More Affordable
Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

33cost index

Ho Chi Minh City is 67% cheaper than the US average.

Price Difference

3.0%

Medellin is 3.0% pricier than Ho Chi Minh City

Salary Equivalent

1.03x

$1,000 in Ho Chi Minh City = $1030 in Medellin