Cost of living in Vietnam compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,897 ₫ (23元) | 42元 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,481 ₫ (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,108 ₫ (17元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,042 ₫ (10元) | 15元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,596 ₫ (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,810 ₫ (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 158,531 ₫ (49元) | 53元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86,093 ₫ (26元) | 14元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,509 ₫ (8元) | 5.82元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,519 ₫ (5.69元) | 5.36元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266,280 ₫ (82元) | 103元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,488 ₫ (8元) | 8元 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,456 ₫ (5.98元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,378,600 ₫ (6,574元) | 8,839元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,065,500 ₫ (3,403元) | 4,621元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,870,530 ₫ (575元) | 386元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,005,700 ₫ (3,692元) | 5,293元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,088,200 ₫ (2,487元) | 3,034元 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,107,350 ₫ (341元) | 280元 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 206,118 ₫ (63元) | 87元 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,578,710 ₫ (2,946元) | 2,283元 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,838,030 ₫ (565元) | 525元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129,253 ₫ (40元) | 38元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65,380 ₫ (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 746,708 ₫ (230元) | 447元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 550,839 ₫ (169元) | 235元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,100,730 ₫ (954元) | 608元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,121,100 ₫ (652元) | 568元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,761,000 ₫ (276,692元) | 129,883元 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,236 ₫ (5.92元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,352 ₫ (67元) | 151元 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80,849 ₫ (25元) | 32元 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95,259 ₫ (29元) | 34元 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 941,561 ₫ (290元) | 357元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,651 ₫ (12元) | 40元 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59,935 ₫ (18元) | 50元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99,412 ₫ (31元) | 33元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19,137 ₫ (5.88元) | 8元 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,079 ₫ (6元) | 11元 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207,712 ₫ (64元) | 74元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 469,709 ₫ (144元) | 179元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178,062 ₫ (55元) | 96元 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600,000 ₫ (185元) | 1,203元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 740,452 ₫ (228元) | 359元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144,849 ₫ (45元) | 67元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58,033 ₫ (18元) | 32元 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65,122 ₫ (20元) | 28元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,650,000 ₫ (2,968元) | 3,283元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,886 ₫ (2.12元) | 0.28元 | + 660% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 892,953 ₫ (275元) | 312元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,527 ₫ (8元) | 20元 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in China
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