Cost of living in Vietnam compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Vietnam | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (€4.16) | €19 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (€3.30) | €11 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (€2.40) | €6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (€1.19) | €1.34 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (€1.40) | €4.45 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (€0.59) | €2.79 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (€3.72) | €2.88 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (€1.57) | €1.82 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (€0.58) | €1.98 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (€19) | €9 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (€1.07) | €2.14 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (€0.77) | €1.21 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Vietnam | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (€1,247) | €1,857 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (€474) | €1,666 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€281) | €141 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (€451) | €1,046 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (€295) | €805 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (€70) | €99 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (€126) | €312 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€70) | €82 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (€7) | €5.97 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.50) | €15 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Vietnam | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €94 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (€88) | €80 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €126 | - | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Vietnam | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (€32,939) | €22,045 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (€0.99) | €1.89 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (€26) | €62 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Vietnam | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €4.58 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.50) | €5.19 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€118) | €26 | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (€6) | €4.20 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.45) | €4.28 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.15) | €2.84 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (€1.24) | €1.89 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (€1.25) | €2.52 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.04) | €20 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Vietnam | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €42 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (€8) | €22 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (€14) | €83 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (€31) | €56 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€5.98) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (€2.07) | €3.94 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (€1.51) | €5.97 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€494) | €456 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (€0.07) | €0.10 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (€22) | €32 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (€1.34) | €10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in France
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