- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Iran
- Haiphong
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Haiphong, Vietnam compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Haiphong (Vietnam) is 56% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150,000 ₫ (﷼ 276,680) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 150,000 ₫ (﷼ 276,680) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33,750 ₫ (﷼ 62,253) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,000 ₫ (﷼ 64,559) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 177% | |
12 eggs, large | 33,000 ₫ (﷼ 60,870) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,000 ₫ (﷼ 46,113) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 140,000 ₫ (﷼ 258,235) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 35,000 ₫ (﷼ 64,559) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,000 ₫ (﷼ 64,559) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20,000 ₫ (﷼ 36,891) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 312,500 ₫ (﷼ 576,416) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 25,000 ₫ (﷼ 46,113) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22,500 ₫ (﷼ 41,502) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 182% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Haiphong (Vietnam) is 23% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,500,000 ₫ (﷼ 15,678,524) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000,000 ₫ (﷼ 3,689,065) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200,000 ₫ (﷼ 368,906) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen TV | 8,000,000 ₫ (﷼ 14,756,258) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,500,000 ₫ (﷼ 2,766,798) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 150,000 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150,000 ₫ (﷼ 276,680) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 79% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Haiphong (Vietnam) is 35% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,250,000 ₫ (﷼ 2,305,665) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 350,000 ₫ (﷼ 645,586) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,750,000 ₫ (﷼ 3,227,931) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,900,000 ₫ (﷼ 3,504,611) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Haiphong (Vietnam) is 13% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ﷼ 562,945,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,590 ₫ (﷼ 36,134) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 269% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 283,333 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Haiphong (Vietnam) is 20% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 71,667 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 153,967 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,000 ₫ (﷼ 73,781) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37,500 ₫ (﷼ 69,170) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 60,000 ₫ (﷼ 110,672) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20,000 ₫ (﷼ 36,891) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 64,049 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,000 ₫ (﷼ 129,117) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Haiphong (Vietnam) is 21% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 200,000 ₫ (﷼ 368,906) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 140,000 ₫ (﷼ 258,235) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 433,333 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600,000 ₫ (﷼ 1,106,719) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 120,000 ₫ (﷼ 221,344) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,000 ₫ (﷼ 110,672) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 95% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30,000 ₫ (﷼ 55,336) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,000,000 ₫ (﷼ 18,445,323) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,000 ₫ (﷼ 3,689) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 269% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500,000 ₫ (﷼ 922,266) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 42% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ (﷼ 55,336) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on February 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Haiphong (Vietnam) is about the same as in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 71,182,560
(38,591,116 ₫)
in Haiphong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 70,800,000
in Abadan.
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