Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in Bolivia | ||||
| Vietnam | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ ($b15) | $b48 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,365 ₫ ($b29) | $b40 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,193 ₫ ($b13) | $b15 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,414 ₫ ($b11) | $b7 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,896 ₫ ($b12) | $b11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,220 ₫ ($b9) | $b7 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ ($b37) | $b21 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79,338 ₫ ($b23) | $b11 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,925 ₫ ($b10) | $b9 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ ($b6) | $b11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ ($b59) | $b45 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37,663 ₫ ($b11) | $b11 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ ($b9) | $b2.88 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 54% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Vietnam | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,017,800 ₫ ($b8,758) | $b3,582 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ ($b4,361) | $b2,467 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ ($b2,084) | $b290 | + 618% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ ($b3,508) | $b2,531 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ ($b2,093) | $b1,758 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ ($b520) | $b400 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ ($b82) | $b161 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ ($b935) | $b2,437 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ ($b518) | $b1,050 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ ($b54) | $b49 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ ($b41) | $b32 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Vietnam | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ ($b301) | $b369 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ ($b256) | $b292 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,030 ₫ ($b641) | $b553 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ ($b684) | $b522 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 23% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Vietnam | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ ($b300,717) | $b83,234 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,913 ₫ ($b8) | $b3.74 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,358 ₫ ($b42) | $b198 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 19% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Vietnam | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($b55) | $b47 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($b41) | $b88 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($b875) | $b219 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($b47) | $b49 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ ($b26) | $b28 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ ($b23) | $b30 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ ($b9) | $b11 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ ($b9) | $b13 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ ($b30) | $b64 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Vietnam | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ ($b110) | $b79 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,353 ₫ ($b54) | $b80 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ ($b107) | $b146 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ ($b182) | $b187 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ ($b44) | $b40 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ ($b14) | $b26 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ ($b7) | $b18 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($b3,659) | $b1,985 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ ($b0.41) | $b1.46 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ ($b189) | $b303 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ ($b9) | $b16 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia
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