Ho Chi Minh City city guide
Ho Chi Minh City, Southeast, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is Vietnam’s energetic southern hub—motorbikes, markets, and French-colonial streets.
Prices and cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City
| Breakfast | ₫27,500 |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ₫50,000 |
| Dinner | ₫300,000 |
| Hotel night (budget) | ₫363,930 |
| Hotel night (mid-range) | ₫649,875 |
| Hotel night (upscale) | ₫2,079,600 |
| Gasoline (per liter) | ₫24,390 |
| Monthly transit pass | ₫300,000 |
| Rent, 1-bedroom (city centre) | ₫15,215,443 |
| Rent, 1-bedroom (outside centre) | ₫7,732,781 |
| Utilities (monthly) | ₫2,692,210 |
| Internet (monthly) | ₫271,786 |
| Average net salary (monthly) | ₫12,834,472 |
Prices in VND, as of 2026-10-19. Source: Numbeo.
Things to see in Ho Chi Minh City
- Bến Thành Market
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
- War Remnants Museum
- Bitexco Tower
- Mekong Delta day trip
Weather in Ho Chi Minh City
| Dry season (Dec–Apr) | 22–34 °C (72–93 °F) |
|---|---|
| Hot season (Mar–May) | 25–35 °C (77–95 °F) |
| Wet season (May–Nov) | 24–32 °C (75–90 °F) |
| Cool season (Dec–Jan) | 21–32 °C (70–90 °F) |
Typical temperatures (climate normals).
Live views on the map
- Bến Thành Market & Downtown – Planned live view toward Bến Thành Market and the downtown roundabout in District 1.
- Bitexco Financial Tower Skyline – Planned skyline view of District 1 with the Bitexco Financial Tower.
- Saigon River Waterfront – Planned waterfront view along the Saigon River near District 1.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica – Planned view of Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the Central Post Office area.
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