Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74,599 ₫ (Taka 275) | Taka 228 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,815 ₫ (Taka 379) | Taka 356 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,005 ₫ (Taka 180) | Taka 188 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,793 ₫ (Taka 113) | Taka 76 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,629 ₫ (Taka 142) | Taka 107 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,342 ₫ (Taka 93) | Taka 57 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 108,834 ₫ (Taka 401) | Taka 490 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,540 ₫ (Taka 249) | Taka 162 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,881 ₫ (Taka 99) | Taka 30 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,255 ₫ (Taka 67) | Taka 442 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 313,135 ₫ (Taka 1,153) | Taka 1,508 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,560 ₫ (Taka 76) | Taka 103 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,051 ₫ (Taka 37) | Taka 41 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,830,200 ₫ (Taka 61,986) | Taka 64,159 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586,700 ₫ (Taka 42,674) | Taka 34,169 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (Taka 7,189) | Taka 4,050 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,125,200 ₫ (Taka 44,657) | Taka 39,073 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,977,850 ₫ (Taka 25,700) | Taka 22,885 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (Taka 4,874) | Taka 4,140 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,875 ₫ (Taka 710) | Taka 1,099 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (Taka 30,472) | Taka 37,254 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (Taka 6,863) | Taka 15,000 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (Taka 594) | Taka 411 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81,574 ₫ (Taka 300) | Taka 621 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 824,545 ₫ (Taka 3,037) | Taka 1,987 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 528,127 ₫ (Taka 1,945) | Taka 2,314 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,913,820 ₫ (Taka 7,049) | Taka 6,592 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,366,250 ₫ (Taka 8,715) | Taka 4,454 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,000,000 ₫ (Taka 2,541,292) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,499 ₫ (Taka 64) | Taka 92 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228,798 ₫ (Taka 843) | Taka 2,108 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91,312 ₫ (Taka 336) | Taka 129 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (Taka 307) | Taka 491 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088,380 ₫ (Taka 4,009) | Taka 1,039 | + 286% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,000 ₫ (Taka 147) | Taka 405 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (Taka 184) | Taka 230 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82,654 ₫ (Taka 304) | Taka 411 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,598 ₫ (Taka 94) | Taka 82 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (Taka 93) | Taka 100 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (Taka 842) | Taka 240 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (Taka 1,413) | Taka 1,281 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156,787 ₫ (Taka 577) | Taka 958 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (Taka 8,394) | Taka 2,373 | + 254% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,251,900 ₫ (Taka 4,611) | Taka 2,103 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (Taka 315) | Taka 1,179 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56,983 ₫ (Taka 210) | Taka 284 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,392 ₫ (Taka 101) | Taka 632 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (Taka 25,699) | Taka 35,756 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13,945 ₫ (Taka 51) | Taka 6.00 | + 756% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 975,452 ₫ (Taka 3,593) | Taka 1,420 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (Taka 165) | Taka 266 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,747 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.00368
BDT
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VND
Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Bangladesh
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