- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Japan
- Da Nang
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Da Nang, Vietnam compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Da Nang (Vietnam) is 16% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90,000 ₫ (¥426) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 100,400 ₫ (¥475) | ¥1,200 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 62,017 ₫ (¥294) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 47,167 ₫ (¥223) | ¥168 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,697 ₫ (¥145) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,056 ₫ (¥100) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 132,283 ₫ (¥626) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 52,553 ₫ (¥249) | ¥600 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,473 ₫ (¥140) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,299 ₫ (¥58) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 295,000 ₫ (¥1,396) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18,558 ₫ (¥88) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14,781 ₫ (¥70) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Da Nang (Vietnam) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,466,500 ₫ (¥59,014) | ¥82,500 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 8,324,870 ₫ (¥39,408) | ¥85,000 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 955,525 ₫ (¥4,523) | ¥15,000 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,260,000 ₫ (¥53,302) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,218,750 ₫ (¥29,438) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 740,000 ₫ (¥3,503) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 235,899 ₫ (¥1,117) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,871,530 ₫ (¥41,996) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,912,850 ₫ (¥9,055) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200,000 ₫ (¥947) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 53,226 ₫ (¥252) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Da Nang (Vietnam) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,401,660 ₫ (¥6,635) | ¥7,000 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 673,842 ₫ (¥3,190) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 4,753,020 ₫ (¥22,500) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,010,840 ₫ (¥4,785) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Da Nang (Vietnam) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 974,050,000 ₫ (¥4,610,931) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,008 ₫ (¥99) | ¥158 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200,000 ₫ (¥947) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 111,947 ₫ (¥530) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Da Nang (Vietnam) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 63,699 ₫ (¥302) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50,000 ₫ (¥237) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500,000 ₫ (¥7,101) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 127,500 ₫ (¥604) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55,625 ₫ (¥263) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 ₫ (¥142) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27,596 ₫ (¥131) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 40,838 ₫ (¥193) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,800 ₫ (¥349) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Da Nang (Vietnam) is 24% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 270,000 ₫ (¥1,278) | ¥5,000 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124,681 ₫ (¥590) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 169,876 ₫ (¥804) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 772,162 ₫ (¥3,655) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 75,000 ₫ (¥355) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38,892 ₫ (¥184) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26,272 ₫ (¥124) | ¥550 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,350 ₫ (¥6) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,275,300 ₫ (¥6,037) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 32,115 ₫ (¥152) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Da Nang (Vietnam) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥236,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥199,971
(42,243,423 ₫)
in Da Nang.
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