- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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 | 74,922 ₫ (Taka 269) | Taka 328 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (Taka 322) | Taka 415 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (Taka 180) | Taka 169 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (Taka 121) | Taka 74 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (Taka 124) | Taka 97 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (Taka 84) | Taka 63 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (Taka 394) | Taka 359 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (Taka 242) | Taka 146 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (Taka 103) | Taka 24 | + 338% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (Taka 60) | Taka 304 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (Taka 972) | Taka 2,421 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (Taka 83) | Taka 101 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (Taka 59) | Taka 44 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (Taka 75,629) | Taka 43,699 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (Taka 47,430) | Taka 32,498 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (Taka 4,499) | Taka 3,873 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (Taka 43,324) | Taka 42,062 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (Taka 24,713) | Taka 24,788 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (Taka 2,210) | Taka 3,366 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (Taka 790) | Taka 2,008 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (Taka 38,931) | Taka 43,783 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (Taka 12,998) | Taka 14,583 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (Taka 513) | Taka 292 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,884 ₫ (Taka 284) | Taka 606 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (Taka 3,177) | Taka 2,177 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ (Taka 2,803) | Taka 2,485 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (Taka 6,817) | Taka 4,501 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (Taka 5,282) | Taka 3,784 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (Taka 3,881,024) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (Taka 67) | Taka 92 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (Taka 788) | Taka 2,504 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (Taka 152) | Taka 297 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (Taka 297) | Taka 476 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (Taka 2,186) | Taka 1,238 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (Taka 232) | Taka 370 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (Taka 207) | Taka 304 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (Taka 286) | Taka 344 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (Taka 101) | Taka 90 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (Taka 79) | Taka 110 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (Taka 333) | Taka 326 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 41% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (Taka 1,571) | Taka 1,455 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (Taka 652) | Taka 756 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (Taka 3,134) | Taka 2,663 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (Taka 1,974) | Taka 4,971 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (Taka 507) | Taka 1,315 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (Taka 169) | Taka 516 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (Taka 87) | Taka 564 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (Taka 38,214) | Taka 35,756 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (Taka 5.75) | Taka 21 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (Taka 2,568) | Taka 2,557 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (Taka 91) | Taka 228 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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BDT
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VND
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,638 prices entered by 519 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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