Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85,737 ₫ (Taka 402) | Taka 253 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100,856 ₫ (Taka 473) | Taka 506 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,085 ₫ (Taka 235) | Taka 234 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,089 ₫ (Taka 179) | Taka 91 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54,580 ₫ (Taka 256) | Taka 150 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,165 ₫ (Taka 132) | Taka 78 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232,598 ₫ (Taka 1,091) | Taka 476 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,357 ₫ (Taka 264) | Taka 307 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,037 ₫ (Taka 131) | Taka 56 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,392 ₫ (Taka 67) | Taka 407 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 259,351 ₫ (Taka 1,216) | Taka 1,570 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28,847 ₫ (Taka 135) | Taka 136 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,237 ₫ (Taka 81) | Taka 72 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,515,400 ₫ (Taka 91,499) | Taka 40,565 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,981,800 ₫ (Taka 56,177) | Taka 22,239 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,489,540 ₫ (Taka 6,984) | Taka 4,221 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,779,600 ₫ (Taka 41,164) | Taka 50,272 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,451,720 ₫ (Taka 30,249) | Taka 31,111 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,226,160 ₫ (Taka 5,749) | Taka 5,000 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 257,204 ₫ (Taka 1,206) | Taka 1,266 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,331,050 ₫ (Taka 34,372) | Taka 49,805 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,137,940 ₫ (Taka 14,712) | Taka 15,000 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 124,084 ₫ (Taka 582) | Taka 568 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,420 ₫ (Taka 340) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,240,820 ₫ (Taka 5,818) | Taka 2,505 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 907,739 ₫ (Taka 4,256) | Taka 2,407 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,926,190 ₫ (Taka 9,031) | Taka 5,268 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,606,060 ₫ (Taka 7,530) | Taka 4,284 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 751,050,000 ₫ (Taka 3,521,344) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,694 ₫ (Taka 111) | Taka 110 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170,455 ₫ (Taka 799) | Taka 2,433 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65,284 ₫ (Taka 306) | Taka 250 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120,947 ₫ (Taka 567) | Taka 308 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 343,711 ₫ (Taka 1,612) | Taka 1,500 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75,846 ₫ (Taka 356) | Taka 360 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92,931 ₫ (Taka 436) | Taka 191 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88,810 ₫ (Taka 416) | Taka 794 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,359 ₫ (Taka 152) | Taka 158 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,921 ₫ (Taka 131) | Taka 200 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 184,459 ₫ (Taka 865) | Taka 205 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 297,305 ₫ (Taka 1,394) | Taka 1,513 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260,091 ₫ (Taka 1,219) | Taka 1,024 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,048,140 ₫ (Taka 4,914) | Taka 3,000 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591,088 ₫ (Taka 2,771) | Taka 3,597 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178,419 ₫ (Taka 837) | Taka 1,519 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55,985 ₫ (Taka 262) | Taka 253 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51,820 ₫ (Taka 243) | Taka 606 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,000,500 ₫ (Taka 51,577) | Taka 35,756 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,583 ₫ (Taka 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,558 ₫ (Taka 3,350) | Taka 2,307 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,415 ₫ (Taka 157) | Taka 330 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 754 prices entered by 234 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.00469
BDT
/
VND
Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Bangladesh
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