Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 77% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Vietnam | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (CI$3.75) | CI$25 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (CI$2.98) | CI$12 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (CI$2.16) | CI$5.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (CI$1.07) | CI$3.49 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (CI$1.26) | CI$8 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (CI$0.53) | CI$9 | - 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (CI$6) | CI$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (CI$3.35) | CI$7 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (CI$1.41) | CI$5.78 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (CI$0.52) | CI$4.84 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (CI$17) | CI$27 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (CI$0.97) | CI$5.24 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (CI$0.70) | CI$4.03 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 73% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Vietnam | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (CI$1,125) | CI$3,447 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (CI$427) | CI$2,161 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (CI$254) | CI$376 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (CI$407) | CI$1,831 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (CI$266) | CI$1,539 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (CI$63) | CI$151 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (CI$10) | CI$82 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (CI$114) | CI$396 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (CI$63) | CI$317 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (CI$7) | CI$10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (CI$4.96) | CI$12 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Vietnam | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | CI$70 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (CI$36) | CI$70 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (CI$79) | CI$141 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | CI$100 | - | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 32% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Vietnam | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (CI$29,708) | CI$8,000 | + 271% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (CI$0.89) | CI$1.40 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (CI$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Vietnam | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (CI$4.96) | CI$8 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (CI$107) | CI$127 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (CI$5.68) | CI$5.00 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (CI$3.11) | CI$6 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (CI$2.84) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (CI$1.12) | CI$5.00 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (CI$1.13) | CI$4.69 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (CI$3.64) | CI$40 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Vietnam | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (CI$13) | CI$74 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (CI$8) | CI$26 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (CI$13) | CI$45 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (CI$28) | CI$130 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (CI$5.39) | CI$14 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (CI$1.87) | CI$7 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (CI$1.37) | CI$5.66 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (CI$446) | CI$600 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (CI$0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (CI$20) | CI$40 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (CI$1.20) | CI$11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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