- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,762 ₫ (Taka 273) | Taka 378 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 91,887 ₫ (Taka 331) | Taka 438 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,710 ₫ (Taka 179) | Taka 220 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,712 ₫ (Taka 122) | Taka 74 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,489 ₫ (Taka 121) | Taka 102 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,173 ₫ (Taka 84) | Taka 56 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105,772 ₫ (Taka 382) | Taka 330 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,059 ₫ (Taka 242) | Taka 148 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,492 ₫ (Taka 99) | Taka 24 | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,315 ₫ (Taka 62) | Taka 318 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 255,680 ₫ (Taka 922) | Taka 2,478 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,126 ₫ (Taka 80) | Taka 101 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,059 ₫ (Taka 58) | Taka 48 | + 20% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,617,400 ₫ (Taka 67,159) | Taka 43,806 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,966,700 ₫ (Taka 43,168) | Taka 35,106 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (Taka 4,512) | Taka 3,522 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,312,300 ₫ (Taka 37,200) | Taka 46,238 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,846,610 ₫ (Taka 24,698) | Taka 24,863 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 512,774 ₫ (Taka 1,850) | Taka 2,602 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (Taka 793) | Taka 1,713 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,287,400 ₫ (Taka 40,717) | Taka 41,130 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (Taka 13,037) | Taka 14,071 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (Taka 514) | Taka 307 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85,270 ₫ (Taka 308) | Taka 549 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 848,771 ₫ (Taka 3,062) | Taka 2,210 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 858,602 ₫ (Taka 3,097) | Taka 2,415 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,868,220 ₫ (Taka 6,739) | Taka 5,111 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (Taka 5,298) | Taka 3,953 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ (Taka 3,596,833) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,841 ₫ (Taka 68) | Taka 88 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221,122 ₫ (Taka 798) | Taka 2,280 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,805 ₫ (Taka 151) | Taka 300 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383,690 ₫ (Taka 1,384) | Taka 540 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (Taka 2,101) | Taka 1,187 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (Taka 233) | Taka 339 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (Taka 207) | Taka 302 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (Taka 287) | Taka 359 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (Taka 101) | Taka 91 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (Taka 79) | Taka 107 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (Taka 334) | Taka 300 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478,902 ₫ (Taka 1,728) | Taka 951 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,771 ₫ (Taka 656) | Taka 760 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 565,138 ₫ (Taka 2,039) | Taka 1,973 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600,664 ₫ (Taka 2,167) | Taka 2,831 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137,334 ₫ (Taka 495) | Taka 1,364 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,471 ₫ (Taka 178) | Taka 305 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,101 ₫ (Taka 98) | Taka 501 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (Taka 38,327) | Taka 35,756 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,009 ₫ (Taka 7) | Taka 22 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 785,247 ₫ (Taka 2,833) | Taka 2,337 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27,173 ₫ (Taka 98) | Taka 230 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,332 prices entered by 495 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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