Cost of living in Vietnam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74,599 ₫ (₨236) | ₨377 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,815 ₫ (₨326) | ₨294 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,005 ₫ (₨155) | ₨142 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,793 ₫ (₨98) | ₨52 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,629 ₫ (₨122) | ₨73 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,342 ₫ (₨80) | ₨36 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 108,834 ₫ (₨345) | ₨227 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,540 ₫ (₨214) | ₨139 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,881 ₫ (₨85) | ₨31 | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,255 ₫ (₨58) | ₨132 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 313,135 ₫ (₨992) | ₨772 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,560 ₫ (₨65) | ₨86 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,051 ₫ (₨32) | ₨36 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,830,200 ₫ (₨53,341) | ₨33,314 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586,700 ₫ (₨36,723) | ₨19,892 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (₨6,186) | ₨4,541 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,125,200 ₫ (₨38,429) | ₨19,031 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,977,850 ₫ (₨22,116) | ₨12,492 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (₨4,195) | ₨3,334 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,875 ₫ (₨611) | ₨676 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (₨26,222) | ₨29,555 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (₨5,906) | ₨10,444 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (₨511) | ₨411 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81,574 ₫ (₨259) | ₨211 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 824,545 ₫ (₨2,613) | ₨2,314 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 528,127 ₫ (₨1,674) | ₨2,579 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,913,820 ₫ (₨6,066) | ₨3,601 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,366,250 ₫ (₨7,500) | ₨2,719 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,000,000 ₫ (₨2,186,878) | ₨918,724 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,499 ₫ (₨55) | ₨80 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228,798 ₫ (₨725) | ₨1,156 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91,312 ₫ (₨289) | ₨100 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (₨264) | ₨212 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088,380 ₫ (₨3,449) | ₨624 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,000 ₫ (₨127) | ₨316 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (₨158) | ₨161 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82,654 ₫ (₨262) | ₨254 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,598 ₫ (₨81) | ₨140 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (₨80) | ₨68 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (₨724) | ₨239 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (₨1,216) | ₨1,195 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156,787 ₫ (₨497) | ₨471 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (₨7,224) | ₨1,633 | + 342% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,251,900 ₫ (₨3,968) | ₨1,629 | + 144% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (₨271) | ₨568 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56,983 ₫ (₨181) | ₨193 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,392 ₫ (₨87) | ₨189 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (₨22,115) | ₨36,202 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13,945 ₫ (₨44) | ₨5.27 | + 738% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 975,452 ₫ (₨3,092) | ₨1,589 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (₨142) | ₨271 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,656 prices entered by 2,177 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 32% more expensive than in India
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