- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- China
- Vũng Tàu
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is 7% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86,500 ₫ (元24) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75,000 ₫ (元21) | 元10 | + 107% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35,626 ₫ (元10) | 元10 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,000 ₫ (元11) | 元12 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 44,333 ₫ (元12) | 元8 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,501 ₫ (元6) | 元8 | - 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 120,000 ₫ (元33) | 元20 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120,000 ₫ (元33) | 元12 | + 175% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,125 ₫ (元7) | 元8 | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13,858 ₫ (元3.82) | 元6.00 | - 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 293,333 ₫ (元81) | 元30 | + 169% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 28,501 ₫ (元8) | 元5.00 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,625 ₫ (元8) | 元20 | - 59% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is 14% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,375,000 ₫ (元2,583) | 元3,000 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,538,940 ₫ (元2,628) | 元1,500 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,787,480 ₫ (元492) | 元400 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,750,000 ₫ (元1,860) | 元2,000 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 20,500,000 ₫ (元5,647) | 元1,000 | + 465% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750,000 ₫ (元207) | 元300 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175,000 ₫ (元48) | 元100 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | 16,000,000 ₫ (元4,408) | 元4,000 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,810,050 ₫ (元1,050) | 元600 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 112,000 ₫ (元31) | 元30 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45,000 ₫ (元12) | 元50 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is 72% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 727,974 ₫ (元201) | 元300 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 376,507 ₫ (元104) | 元500 | - 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,136,940 ₫ (元313) | 元500 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320,000 ₫ (元88) | 元500 | - 82% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is 8% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000,000 ₫ (元330,580) | 元300,000 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,167 ₫ (元5.28) | 元6.00 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 250,511 ₫ (元69) | 元150 | - 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is 12% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 ₫ (元17) | 元10 | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 60,000 ₫ (元17) | 元20 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 300,000 ₫ (元83) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 72,751 ₫ (元20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34,000 ₫ (元9) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48,000 ₫ (元13) | 元30 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,175 ₫ (元5.83) | 元12 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32,969 ₫ (元9) | 元5.00 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 ₫ (元14) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 226,667 ₫ (元62) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 50,000 ₫ (元14) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 536,244 ₫ (元148) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 62,998 ₫ (元17) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 40,000 ₫ (元11) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21,091 ₫ (元5.81) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 ₫ (元1.38) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 278,748 ₫ (元77) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37,751 ₫ (元10) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vũng Tàu (Vietnam) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,700
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,751
(28,134,762 ₫)
in Vũng Tàu.
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