Cost of living in Vietnam compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (20元) | 43元 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (24元) | 37元 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (11元) | 17元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (42元) | 48元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (21元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (10元) | 6元 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (5.68元) | 7元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (90元) | 97元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (8元) | 9元 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (7元) | 13元 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,360,400 ₫ (7,023元) | 13,898元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (4,896元) | 8,379元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (1,283元) | 462元 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (3,424元) | 6,525元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (2,459元) | 4,376元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (357元) | 516元 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (77元) | 140元 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (955元) | 1,829元 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (353元) | 546元 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (30元) | 66元 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (286元) | 511元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (175元) | 288元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (677元) | 654元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (631元) | 844元 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (241,056元) | 148,501元 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ (7元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (167元) | 206元 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (54元) | 28元 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (66元) | 27元 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (865元) | 386元 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (46元) | 30元 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (25元) | 19元 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (23元) | 44元 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (10元) | 21元 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (19元) | 82元 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Vietnam | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (109元) | 260元 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (56元) | 122元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (106元) | 417元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (177元) | 319元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (44元) | 90元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (14元) | 31元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (11元) | 19元 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (3,615元) | 2,968元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (0.52元) | 0.24元 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (162元) | 410元 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ (9元) | 38元 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in China
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