Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Vietnam | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (RD$ 159) | RD$ 647 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (RD$ 196) | RD$ 351 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (RD$ 91) | RD$ 180 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29,500 ₫ (RD$ 68) | RD$ 63 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (RD$ 81) | RD$ 235 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (RD$ 55) | RD$ 63 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (RD$ 337) | RD$ 307 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (RD$ 164) | RD$ 97 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (RD$ 79) | RD$ 70 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (RD$ 46) | RD$ 104 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (RD$ 720) | RD$ 889 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (RD$ 61) | RD$ 70 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (RD$ 53) | RD$ 45 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 13% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Vietnam | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,766,100 ₫ (RD$ 68,731) | RD$ 45,928 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (RD$ 39,211) | RD$ 21,920 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (RD$ 10,273) | RD$ 6,156 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (RD$ 27,420) | RD$ 23,456 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (RD$ 19,693) | RD$ 14,863 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (RD$ 2,856) | RD$ 2,763 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 270,720 ₫ (RD$ 625) | RD$ 1,459 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (RD$ 7,651) | RD$ 24,033 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (RD$ 2,824) | RD$ 7,417 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (RD$ 351) | RD$ 241 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (RD$ 237) | RD$ 262 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Vietnam | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (RD$ 2,290) | RD$ 2,666 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (RD$ 1,401) | RD$ 3,342 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (RD$ 5,422) | RD$ 7,315 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (RD$ 5,053) | RD$ 7,512 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Vietnam | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (RD$ 1,930,723) | RD$ 1,053,280 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,705 ₫ (RD$ 52) | RD$ 111 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (RD$ 1,341) | RD$ 2,747 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Vietnam | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (RD$ 434) | RD$ 375 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (RD$ 531) | RD$ 516 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (RD$ 6,927) | RD$ 1,578 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (RD$ 369) | RD$ 484 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (RD$ 202) | RD$ 163 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (RD$ 185) | RD$ 365 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (RD$ 79) | RD$ 144 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (RD$ 74) | RD$ 185 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (RD$ 149) | RD$ 1,191 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Vietnam | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (RD$ 874) | RD$ 681 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (RD$ 449) | RD$ 586 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (RD$ 846) | RD$ 1,110 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (RD$ 1,415) | RD$ 3,727 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (RD$ 351) | RD$ 371 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (RD$ 110) | RD$ 119 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (RD$ 89) | RD$ 118 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (RD$ 28,956) | RD$ 19,153 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (RD$ 4.20) | RD$ 8 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (RD$ 1,295) | RD$ 2,323 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,993 ₫ (RD$ 72) | RD$ 240 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 723 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Dominican Republic
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