Cost of living in Vietnam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 85,737 ₫ (₨282) | ₨408 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100,856 ₫ (₨332) | ₨360 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,085 ₫ (₨165) | ₨177 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,089 ₫ (₨125) | ₨62 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54,580 ₫ (₨179) | ₨101 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,165 ₫ (₨93) | ₨45 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232,598 ₫ (₨765) | ₨252 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,357 ₫ (₨185) | ₨198 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,037 ₫ (₨92) | ₨40 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,392 ₫ (₨47) | ₨171 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 259,351 ₫ (₨853) | ₨908 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28,847 ₫ (₨95) | ₨93 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,237 ₫ (₨57) | ₨44 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,515,400 ₫ (₨64,163) | ₨47,882 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,981,800 ₫ (₨39,394) | ₨29,632 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,489,540 ₫ (₨4,897) | ₨5,486 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,779,600 ₫ (₨28,866) | ₨30,304 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,451,720 ₫ (₨21,212) | ₨17,855 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,226,160 ₫ (₨4,031) | ₨4,698 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 257,204 ₫ (₨846) | ₨749 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,331,050 ₫ (₨24,103) | ₨27,357 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,137,940 ₫ (₨10,317) | ₨12,897 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 124,084 ₫ (₨408) | ₨532 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,420 ₫ (₨238) | ₨744 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,240,820 ₫ (₨4,080) | ₨2,499 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 907,739 ₫ (₨2,984) | ₨2,581 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,926,190 ₫ (₨6,333) | ₨4,064 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,606,060 ₫ (₨5,280) | ₨2,995 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 751,050,000 ₫ (₨2,469,322) | ₨1,758,920 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,694 ₫ (₨78) | ₨104 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170,455 ₫ (₨560) | ₨1,466 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65,284 ₫ (₨215) | ₨94 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120,947 ₫ (₨398) | ₨250 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 343,711 ₫ (₨1,130) | ₨1,186 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75,846 ₫ (₨249) | ₨379 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92,931 ₫ (₨306) | ₨229 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88,810 ₫ (₨292) | ₨271 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,359 ₫ (₨106) | ₨195 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,921 ₫ (₨92) | ₨96 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 184,459 ₫ (₨606) | ₨307 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 297,305 ₫ (₨977) | ₨1,330 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260,091 ₫ (₨855) | ₨647 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,048,140 ₫ (₨3,446) | ₨1,539 | + 124% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591,088 ₫ (₨1,943) | ₨2,144 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178,419 ₫ (₨587) | ₨709 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55,985 ₫ (₨184) | ₨234 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51,820 ₫ (₨170) | ₨199 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,000,500 ₫ (₨36,168) | ₨42,549 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,583 ₫ (₨5.20) | ₨5.62 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,558 ₫ (₨2,349) | ₨1,807 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,415 ₫ (₨110) | ₨277 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,365 prices entered by 592 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in India
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