Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (Taka 241) | Taka 324 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (Taka 447) | Taka 492 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (Taka 205) | Taka 196 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (Taka 166) | Taka 92 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (Taka 183) | Taka 132 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (Taka 138) | Taka 78 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (Taka 579) | Taka 608 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (Taka 349) | Taka 223 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (Taka 151) | Taka 33 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (Taka 99) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (Taka 902) | Taka 1,400 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (Taka 137) | Taka 111 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (Taka 135) | Taka 70 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (Taka 133,991) | Taka 43,758 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (Taka 68,675) | Taka 25,202 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (Taka 32,820) | Taka 3,035 | + 982% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (Taka 55,235) | Taka 22,952 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (Taka 32,962) | Taka 18,549 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (Taka 27,564) | Taka 7,137 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (Taka 1,293) | Taka 1,213 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (Taka 26,186) | Taka 31,061 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (Taka 8,156) | Taka 17,904 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (Taka 864) | Taka 417 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (Taka 641) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (Taka 4,734) | Taka 2,410 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (Taka 4,032) | Taka 3,066 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (Taka 10,122) | Taka 6,410 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (Taka 10,432) | Taka 4,273 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (Taka 4,735,257) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (Taka 124) | Taka 107 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (Taka 647) | Taka 2,440 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 126% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Taka 863) | Taka 285 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Taka 642) | Taka 513 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Taka 13,782) | Taka 1,500 | + 819% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (Taka 404) | Taka 425 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Taka 402) | Taka 333 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Taka 368) | Taka 376 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (Taka 170) | Taka 85 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (Taka 92) | Taka 89 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (Taka 471) | Taka 445 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Taka 1,739) | Taka 1,308 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (Taka 831) | Taka 852 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (Taka 2,866) | Taka 2,051 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Taka 697) | Taka 999 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (Taka 227) | Taka 248 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (Taka 112) | Taka 564 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Taka 57,611) | Taka 35,756 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (Taka 6) | Taka 2.94 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (Taka 2,976) | Taka 2,601 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (Taka 139) | Taka 292 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 829 prices entered by 296 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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