Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85,737 ₫ (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100,856 ₫ (R$ 22) | R$ 38 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,085 ₫ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,089 ₫ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54,580 ₫ (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,165 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232,598 ₫ (R$ 51) | R$ 26 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,357 ₫ (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,037 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,392 ₫ (R$ 3.13) | R$ 6 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 259,351 ₫ (R$ 56) | R$ 50 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28,847 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,237 ₫ (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.55 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,515,400 ₫ (R$ 4,239) | R$ 4,057 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,981,800 ₫ (R$ 2,603) | R$ 2,745 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,489,540 ₫ (R$ 324) | R$ 722 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,779,600 ₫ (R$ 1,907) | R$ 3,020 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,451,720 ₫ (R$ 1,402) | R$ 1,975 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,226,160 ₫ (R$ 266) | R$ 529 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 257,204 ₫ (R$ 56) | R$ 91 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,331,050 ₫ (R$ 1,593) | R$ 1,793 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,137,940 ₫ (R$ 682) | R$ 650 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 124,084 ₫ (R$ 27) | R$ 31 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,420 ₫ (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,240,820 ₫ (R$ 270) | R$ 287 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 907,739 ₫ (R$ 197) | R$ 279 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,926,190 ₫ (R$ 418) | R$ 408 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,606,060 ₫ (R$ 349) | R$ 316 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 751,050,000 ₫ (R$ 163,153) | R$ 117,661 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,694 ₫ (R$ 5.15) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170,455 ₫ (R$ 37) | R$ 248 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65,284 ₫ (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120,947 ₫ (R$ 26) | R$ 51 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 343,711 ₫ (R$ 75) | R$ 288 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75,846 ₫ (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92,931 ₫ (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88,810 ₫ (R$ 19) | R$ 21 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,359 ₫ (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,921 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 5.67 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 184,459 ₫ (R$ 40) | R$ 60 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 297,305 ₫ (R$ 65) | R$ 115 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260,091 ₫ (R$ 57) | R$ 60 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,048,140 ₫ (R$ 228) | R$ 237 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591,088 ₫ (R$ 128) | R$ 239 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178,419 ₫ (R$ 39) | R$ 32 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55,985 ₫ (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51,820 ₫ (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,000,500 ₫ (R$ 2,390) | R$ 3,819 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,583 ₫ (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.47 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,558 ₫ (R$ 155) | R$ 140 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,415 ₫ (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 14,296 prices entered by 1,452 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in Brazil
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