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Cost of living in Vietnam compared to France
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,475 ₫ (€2.81) | €15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 91,349 ₫ (€3.50) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,874 ₫ (€1.91) | €5.93 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,787 ₫ (€1.26) | €1.08 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,811 ₫ (€1.33) | €4.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,610 ₫ (€0.87) | €2.84 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104,658 ₫ (€4.01) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,710 ₫ (€2.59) | €2.59 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,277 ₫ (€1.08) | €1.73 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,882 ₫ (€0.68) | €1.81 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280,488 ₫ (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,557 ₫ (€0.86) | €2.07 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,694 ₫ (€0.64) | €1.14 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,243,500 ₫ (€775) | €1,991 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000,000 ₫ (€460) | €1,529 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035,800 ₫ (€40) | €155 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,153,000 ₫ (€389) | €1,046 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490,470 ₫ (€249) | €807 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,712 ₫ (€20) | €108 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207,226 ₫ (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,541,200 ₫ (€404) | €359 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,857,760 ₫ (€109) | €109 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,630 ₫ (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 92,369 ₫ (€3.54) | €14 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 936,673 ₫ (€36) | €90 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 853,837 ₫ (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,943,150 ₫ (€74) | €93 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,872,580 ₫ (€72) | €118 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 980,186,000 ₫ (€37,546) | €22,224 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,079 ₫ (€0.73) | €1.47 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228,291 ₫ (€9) | €65 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,492 ₫ (€1.74) | €5.08 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 645,197 ₫ (€25) | €7 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 541,275 ₫ (€21) | €25 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 61,677 ₫ (€2.36) | €4.19 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63,777 ₫ (€2.44) | €4.27 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,309 ₫ (€3.08) | €3.61 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,019 ₫ (€0.81) | €1.87 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,710 ₫ (€0.83) | €2.20 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84,401 ₫ (€3.23) | €23 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 343,183 ₫ (€13) | €40 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185,610 ₫ (€7) | €21 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 576,328 ₫ (€22) | €65 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 594,476 ₫ (€23) | €55 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146,488 ₫ (€5.61) | €12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,873 ₫ (€1.83) | €3.96 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,752 ₫ (€1.10) | €6 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,836,000 ₫ (€453) | €436 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,170 ₫ (€0.04) | €0.17 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 695,946 ₫ (€27) | €47 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,834 ₫ (€1.03) | €8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,062 prices entered by 789 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in France
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