Cost of living in Vietnam compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59,429 ₫ (17元) | 55元 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,253 ₫ (26元) | 37元 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,971 ₫ (11元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,771 ₫ (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,861 ₫ (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,734 ₫ (6元) | 8元 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 126,213 ₫ (35元) | 56元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,923 ₫ (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,123 ₫ (8元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,851 ₫ (5.55元) | 6元 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,147 ₫ (82元) | 119元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,764 ₫ (6元) | 9元 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,902 ₫ (5.57元) | 10元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,139,400 ₫ (6,192元) | 7,672元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,642,300 ₫ (4,375元) | 4,711元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (546元) | 412元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,255,200 ₫ (3,428元) | 7,031元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,263,760 ₫ (2,311元) | 4,064元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (370元) | 279元 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250,013 ₫ (70元) | 88元 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (2,314元) | 2,091元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (521元) | 619元 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (45元) | 43元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,326 ₫ (21元) | 41元 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 928,630 ₫ (260元) | 415元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 591,871 ₫ (166元) | 211元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,137,140 ₫ (598元) | 590元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,119,020 ₫ (593元) | 663元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 988,371,000 ₫ (276,451元) | 159,594元 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,041 ₫ (5.05元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183,576 ₫ (51元) | 176元 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 258,765 ₫ (72元) | 30元 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (23元) | 36元 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,042,460 ₫ (292元) | 440元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (45元) | 35元 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (14元) | 38元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71,617 ₫ (20元) | 36元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,015 ₫ (8元) | 10元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (7元) | 11元 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (64元) | 80元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (107元) | 206元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187,111 ₫ (52元) | 98元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (638元) | 743元 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628,619 ₫ (176元) | 429元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (24元) | 67元 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41,753 ₫ (12元) | 35元 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21,500 ₫ (6元) | 32元 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (1,952元) | 3,535元 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,367 ₫ (0.66元) | 0.68元 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 573,789 ₫ (160元) | 481元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (13元) | 23元 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in China
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