Cost of living in Vietnam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (₨184) | ₨376 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (₨342) | ₨331 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (₨157) | ₨167 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (₨127) | ₨58 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (₨140) | ₨90 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (₨105) | ₨38 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (₨443) | ₨248 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (₨267) | ₨153 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (₨116) | ₨31 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (₨76) | ₨171 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (₨690) | ₨787 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (₨105) | ₨91 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (₨103) | ₨38 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (₨102,472) | ₨37,202 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (₨52,520) | ₨23,227 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (₨25,099) | ₨5,797 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (₨42,242) | ₨25,043 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (₨25,209) | ₨16,133 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (₨21,080) | ₨6,512 | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (₨989) | ₨652 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (₨20,026) | ₨30,817 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (₨6,237) | ₨11,976 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (₨661) | ₨538 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (₨491) | ₨425 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (₨3,621) | ₨2,477 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (₨3,084) | ₨2,797 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (₨7,741) | ₨4,303 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (₨7,978) | ₨3,087 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (₨3,621,374) | ₨1,248,440 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (₨95) | ₨104 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (₨495) | ₨1,115 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₨660) | ₨144 | + 358% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (₨491) | ₨241 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₨10,540) | ₨891 | + 1083% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (₨309) | ₨413 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (₨307) | ₨226 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (₨281) | ₨274 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (₨130) | ₨170 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (₨70) | ₨96 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (₨360) | ₨309 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (₨1,330) | ₨1,438 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (₨635) | ₨603 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (₨2,192) | ₨1,942 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (₨533) | ₨733 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (₨173) | ₨229 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (₨86) | ₨183 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₨44,059) | ₨50,214 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (₨4.95) | ₨1.43 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (₨2,276) | ₨1,560 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (₨106) | ₨267 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 47% more expensive than in India
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