Cost of living in Vietnam compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (16元) | 46元 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (29元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,193 ₫ (11元) | 18元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (12元) | 19元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,479 ₫ (9元) | 11元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (38元) | 62元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78,184 ₫ (24元) | 15元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (10元) | 6元 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (6元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (61元) | 116元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33,808 ₫ (10元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (8,775元) | 15,641元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (4,497元) | 9,134元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (2,149元) | 405元 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (3,617元) | 7,815元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (2,159元) | 4,294元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (1,805元) | 249元 | + 625% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (85元) | 114元 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (1,715元) | 1,086元 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (534元) | 589元 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (57元) | 39元 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (42元) | 51元 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (310元) | 524元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (264元) | 247元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (663元) | 629元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (683元) | 843元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (310,095元) | 161,247元 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (8元) | 9元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (42元) | 204元 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (57元) | 39元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (42元) | 27元 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (903元) | 391元 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (26元) | 53元 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (26元) | 33元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (24元) | 34元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (6元) | 15元 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (31元) | 74元 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (114元) | 265元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (54元) | 110元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (188元) | 348元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (46元) | 79元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (15元) | 29元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (7元) | 18元 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (3,773元) | 3,321元 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.42元) | 0.20元 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (195元) | 410元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,081 ₫ (9元) | 24元 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in China
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