- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ (€2.70) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (€3.40) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (€1.90) | €5.97 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (€1.27) | €1.10 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (€1.31) | €4.29 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (€0.88) | €2.79 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (€4.16) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (€2.55) | €2.59 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (€1.09) | €1.75 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (€0.63) | €2.03 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (€0.87) | €2.09 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (€0.62) | €1.14 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (€798) | €2,091 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (€501) | €1,625 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (€47) | €188 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,999,000 ₫ (€418) | €1,010 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (€261) | €792 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (€23) | €105 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (€8) | €23 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (€411) | €376 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (€137) | €108 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (€5.41) | €6 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ (€2.85) | €13 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (€34) | €88 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (€31) | €39 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (€72) | €103 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (€56) | €133 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (€40,970) | €23,122 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (€0.70) | €1.50 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (€8) | €68 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (€1.60) | €5.42 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (€3.13) | €7 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (€22) | €25 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (€2.45) | €4.34 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (€2.18) | €3.97 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (€3.02) | €3.68 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (€1.07) | €1.79 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (€0.83) | €2.13 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (€3.51) | €22 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (€17) | €41 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (€35) | €83 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (€21) | €62 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (€5.36) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (€1.79) | €3.95 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (€0.92) | €6 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (€403) | €449 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.21 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (€27) | €56 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (€0.96) | €8 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in France
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