Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,005 ₫ (Taka 274) | Taka 264 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,126 ₫ (Taka 311) | Taka 397 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59,362 ₫ (Taka 217) | Taka 160 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,542 ₫ (Taka 126) | Taka 81 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,486 ₫ (Taka 144) | Taka 116 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,678 ₫ (Taka 87) | Taka 52 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,299 ₫ (Taka 414) | Taka 434 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,505 ₫ (Taka 294) | Taka 186 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,375 ₫ (Taka 107) | Taka 25 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,621 ₫ (Taka 72) | Taka 426 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 324,523 ₫ (Taka 1,187) | Taka 1,872 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,653 ₫ (Taka 101) | Taka 102 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22,862 ₫ (Taka 84) | Taka 41 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,547,900 ₫ (Taka 86,124) | Taka 46,240 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,118,700 ₫ (Taka 40,665) | Taka 27,702 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (Taka 5,218) | Taka 4,496 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,685,100 ₫ (Taka 39,080) | Taka 34,541 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,170,840 ₫ (Taka 29,884) | Taka 19,179 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 855,268 ₫ (Taka 3,128) | Taka 3,784 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 193,656 ₫ (Taka 708) | Taka 1,257 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,356,750 ₫ (Taka 30,564) | Taka 35,775 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,564,410 ₫ (Taka 5,722) | Taka 12,836 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,948 ₫ (Taka 355) | Taka 341 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 145,991 ₫ (Taka 534) | Taka 1,289 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 977,870 ₫ (Taka 3,576) | Taka 1,687 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 497,585 ₫ (Taka 1,820) | Taka 1,618 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,119,620 ₫ (Taka 7,752) | Taka 4,829 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,283,390 ₫ (Taka 4,694) | Taka 3,696 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 886,113,000 ₫ (Taka 3,240,859) | Taka 2,174,310 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,641 ₫ (Taka 75) | Taka 95 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,987 ₫ (Taka 750) | Taka 2,580 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,536 ₫ (Taka 185) | Taka 189 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 588 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169,260 ₫ (Taka 4,276) | Taka 914 | + 368% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41,347 ₫ (Taka 151) | Taka 560 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,666 ₫ (Taka 211) | Taka 256 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102,759 ₫ (Taka 376) | Taka 340 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,754 ₫ (Taka 65) | Taka 87 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23,831 ₫ (Taka 87) | Taka 102 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 ₫ (Taka 183) | Taka 231 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 379,763 ₫ (Taka 1,389) | Taka 1,040 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 188,627 ₫ (Taka 690) | Taka 878 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 765,286 ₫ (Taka 2,799) | Taka 2,026 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 637,353 ₫ (Taka 2,331) | Taka 2,200 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134,117 ₫ (Taka 491) | Taka 1,227 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 54,586 ₫ (Taka 200) | Taka 362 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54,352 ₫ (Taka 199) | Taka 540 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,516,800 ₫ (Taka 53,094) | Taka 35,756 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,547 ₫ (Taka 5.66) | Taka 1.70 | + 233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 533,216 ₫ (Taka 1,950) | Taka 1,903 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,128 ₫ (Taka 118) | Taka 270 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,722 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Bangladesh
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