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Medical Treatments in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is the medical hub for international tourists for the following medical treatments

Cardiology

Orthopaedics

Oncology

Neurology

Gastroenterology

Ophthalmologists

Psychiatry

Dermatology

Nephrology

Otorhinolaryngology

Neonatology

Pediatrics

Stomatology

Podiatry

Urology

Hepatology

Microbiology

Proctology

Rheumatology

Otolaryngology

Pulmonology

Venereology

Gynaecology

Perinatology

Anaesthesiology

Cost Guide

Cost of Living in Ho Chi Minh City

Real-world costs to help you plan your medical trip — from hospital stays to daily meals

86%

Cheaper than USA
on average

97%

Healthcare
savings vs USA

₫1,780,000

Hospital Room
per day

₫445,000

Budget Hotel
per night

Show US comparison

Food & Dining Costs (₫)

Business Lunch

₫178,000 ↓61%

US ₫459,000

Budget Meal

₫44,500 ↓85%

US ₫306,000

Cheap Restaurant

₫53,400 ↓86%

US ₫382,500

Water Bottle (1.5L)

₫7,120 ↓86%

US ₫51,000

Coffee (Café)

₫35,600 ↓72%

US ₫127,500

Groceries (Weekly)

₫712,000 ↓77%

US ₫3,060,000

Item	₫	vs US
Business Lunch	178,000	61% less
Budget Meal	44,500	85% less
Cheap Restaurant	53,400	86% less
Water Bottle (1.5L)	7,120	86% less
Coffee (Café)	35,600	72% less
Groceries (Weekly)	712,000	77% less

Food & Nutrition

Most hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City include meals in their room charges. For companions, local restaurants offer nutritious meals at very affordable prices. Grocery delivery apps are widely available for longer stays.

Accommodation Costs (₫)

Budget Hotel / Night

₫445,000 ↓81%

US ₫2,295,000

Mid-Range Hotel / Night

₫1,335,000 ↓71%

US ₫4,590,000

Luxury Hotel / Night

₫4,450,000 ↓56%

US ₫10,200,000

Airbnb / Month

₫8,900,000 ↓86%

US ₫63,750,000

Apartment (City Centre)

₫13,350,000 ↓76%

US ₫56,100,000

Apartment (Outside Centre)

₫6,230,000 ↓85%

US ₫40,800,000

Item	₫	vs US
Budget Hotel / Night	445,000	81% less
Mid-Range Hotel / Night	1,335,000	71% less
Luxury Hotel / Night	4,450,000	56% less
Airbnb / Month	8,900,000	86% less
Apartment (City Centre)	13,350,000	76% less
Apartment (Outside Centre)	6,230,000	85% less

Stay Smart

For recovery stays of 2+ weeks, an Airbnb or serviced apartment near your hospital can be significantly cheaper than a hotel. Many hospitals also have tie-ups with nearby hotels offering discounted patient rates.

Healthcare Costs (₫)

Doctor Consultation

₫267,000 ↓95%

US ₫5,100,000

Hospital Room / Day

₫1,780,000 ↓98%

US ₫89,250,000

Basic Medicine

₫89,000 ↓77%

US ₫382,500

Travel Health Insurance / Day

₫71,200 ↓89%

US ₫637,500

Nursing Care / Day

₫890,000 ↓90%

US ₫8,925,000

Physiotherapy Session

₫356,000 ↓91%

US ₫3,825,000

Dental Checkup

₫222,500 ↓96%

US ₫5,100,000

Item	₫	vs US
Doctor Consultation	267,000	95% less
Hospital Room / Day	1,780,000	98% less
Basic Medicine	89,000	77% less
Travel Health Insurance / Day	71,200	89% less
Nursing Care / Day	890,000	90% less
Physiotherapy Session	356,000	91% less
Dental Checkup	222,500	96% less

Medical Tourist Tip

Healthcare in Ho Chi Minh City costs up to 97% less than the US. A hospital room is just ₫1,780,000/day compared to $3,500+ in the US. Many hospitals offer all-inclusive packages that cover room, nursing, and meals.

Transport Costs (₫)

Local Transport (Monthly)

₫267,000 ↓85%

US ₫1,785,000

Airport Taxi

₫311,500 ↓78%

US ₫1,402,500

Taxi per km

₫10,680 ↓79%

US ₫51,000

Fuel / Litre

₫22,250 ↓13%

US ₫25,500

Local SIM + Data

₫89,000 ↓91%

US ₫1,020,000

Item	₫	vs US
Local Transport (Monthly)	267,000	85% less
Airport Taxi	311,500	78% less
Taxi per km	10,680	79% less
Fuel / Litre	22,250	13% less
Local SIM + Data	89,000	91% less

Getting Around

Ride-hailing apps (Uber, local alternatives) are widely available and affordable. Many hospitals offer airport pickup services. Buy a local SIM card with data on arrival for navigation and communication.

Daily Life Costs (₫)

Internet / Month

₫178,000 ↓89%

US ₫1,657,500

Laundry / Load

₫26,700 ↓74%

US ₫102,000

Mobile Prepaid / Month

₫89,000 ↓93%

US ₫1,275,000

Clothes (Avg.)

₫534,000 ↓48%

US ₫1,020,000

Haircut

₫71,200 ↓89%

US ₫637,500

Movie Ticket

₫71,200 ↓81%

US ₫382,500

Gym / Month

₫623,000 ↓56%

US ₫1,402,500

Beer

₫22,250 ↓88%

US ₫178,500

Item	₫	vs US
Internet / Month	178,000	89% less
Laundry / Load	26,700	74% less
Mobile Prepaid / Month	89,000	93% less
Clothes (Avg.)	534,000	48% less
Haircut	71,200	89% less
Movie Ticket	71,200	81% less
Gym / Month	623,000	56% less
Beer	22,250	88% less

Daily Essentials

Day-to-day expenses in Ho Chi Minh City are very manageable. Wi-Fi is available at most hotels and hospitals. Laundry services, pharmacies, and convenience stores are easy to find near major medical centres.

Spending Breakdown

* Costs are approximate averages based on 2024–2025 data. Actual prices may vary by season and location.

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Vietnam. The city offers world-class healthcare facilities with internationally trained doctors, cutting-edge technology, and significantly lower treatment costs compared to Western countries.

Why Choose Ho Chi Minh City for Medical Treatment?

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) has the most advanced healthcare in Vietnam with FV Hospital and Vinmec International Hospital. Dental tourism is exceptionally affordable — full-mouth dental implants cost a fraction of Western prices.

Medical Tourism in Ho Chi Minh City

Patients from around the world travel to Ho Chi Minh City for a wide range of medical treatments including cardiac surgery, orthopaedic procedures, oncology, cosmetic surgery, dental care, fertility treatments, and eye care. The city's hospitals are known for their JCI/NABH accreditation, multilingual staff, and dedicated international patient departments.

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