Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (R$ 11) | R$ 36 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.83 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (R$ 4.55) | R$ 6 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (R$ 41) | R$ 44 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.93 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (R$ 6,156) | R$ 3,726 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (R$ 3,155) | R$ 2,511 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (R$ 1,508) | R$ 596 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (R$ 2,538) | R$ 2,634 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (R$ 1,514) | R$ 1,693 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (R$ 1,266) | R$ 517 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (R$ 59) | R$ 89 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (R$ 1,203) | R$ 2,001 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (R$ 375) | R$ 628 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (R$ 40) | R$ 29 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (R$ 218) | R$ 251 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (R$ 185) | R$ 247 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (R$ 465) | R$ 410 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (R$ 479) | R$ 305 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (R$ 217,567) | R$ 115,820 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (R$ 5.69) | R$ 5.54 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (R$ 30) | R$ 230 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (R$ 29) | R$ 45 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (R$ 633) | R$ 264 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (R$ 4.22) | R$ 5.28 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (R$ 22) | R$ 55 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Vietnam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (R$ 80) | R$ 113 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (R$ 38) | R$ 67 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (R$ 132) | R$ 197 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (R$ 5.16) | R$ 11 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (R$ 2,647) | R$ 4,212 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.29 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (R$ 137) | R$ 125 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Brazil
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