- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ (21元) | 53元 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (10元) | 16元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (32元) | 61元 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (20元) | 13元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (8元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (4.89元) | 5.78元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (80元) | 111元 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (4.80元) | 12元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (6,200元) | 9,733元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (3,889元) | 4,487元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (369元) | 446元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,957,600 ₫ (3,231元) | 5,612元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (2,026元) | 3,578元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (181元) | 325元 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (65元) | 85元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (3,192元) | 2,229元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (1,066元) | 670元 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (42元) | 39元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (260元) | 545元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (238元) | 270元 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (559元) | 612元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (433元) | 685元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (318,188元) | 143,984元 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (5.46元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (65元) | 153元 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (12元) | 27元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (24元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 572,231 ₫ (169元) | 456元 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (19元) | 28元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (17元) | 37元 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (23元) | 37元 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (8元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (6元) | 14元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (27元) | 60元 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (129元) | 155元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (53元) | 87元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (269元) | 749元 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (162元) | 368元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (42元) | 60元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (7元) | 34元 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (3,133元) | 3,274元 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (0.47元) | 1.00元 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (211元) | 300元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (7元) | 20元 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in China
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