Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (Taka 260) | Taka 535 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (Taka 320) | Taka 449 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (Taka 149) | Taka 240 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ (Taka 115) | Taka 102 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (Taka 132) | Taka 133 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (Taka 90) | Taka 80 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (Taka 552) | Taka 347 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (Taka 269) | Taka 207 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (Taka 129) | Taka 26 | + 393% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (Taka 74) | Taka 571 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (Taka 1,178) | Taka 1,347 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (Taka 100) | Taka 112 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (Taka 87) | Taka 53 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,360,400 ₫ (Taka 92,049) | Taka 43,087 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (Taka 64,166) | Taka 21,416 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (Taka 16,811) | Taka 4,489 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (Taka 44,872) | Taka 37,342 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (Taka 32,226) | Taka 20,129 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (Taka 4,673) | Taka 3,105 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (Taka 1,014) | Taka 947 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (Taka 12,520) | Taka 36,542 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (Taka 4,622) | Taka 16,205 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (Taka 574) | Taka 369 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (Taka 389) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (Taka 3,747) | Taka 2,612 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (Taka 2,292) | Taka 3,117 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (Taka 8,873) | Taka 9,947 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (Taka 8,269) | Taka 6,827 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (Taka 3,159,533) | Taka 2,773,830 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ (Taka 87) | Taka 91 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (Taka 2,194) | Taka 1,696 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Taka 710) | Taka 296 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (Taka 869) | Taka 1,395 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Taka 11,336) | Taka 1,191 | + 852% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (Taka 605) | Taka 498 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Taka 331) | Taka 208 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Taka 302) | Taka 690 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (Taka 130) | Taka 173 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (Taka 120) | Taka 229 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (Taka 243) | Taka 304 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Vietnam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Taka 1,430) | Taka 1,410 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (Taka 734) | Taka 885 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (Taka 1,384) | Taka 1,939 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (Taka 2,315) | Taka 3,617 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Taka 574) | Taka 1,328 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (Taka 180) | Taka 393 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (Taka 145) | Taka 600 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Taka 47,385) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (Taka 7) | Taka 2.19 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (Taka 2,119) | Taka 1,057 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ (Taka 111) | Taka 264 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 873 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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