Cost of living in Vietnam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,005 ₫ (₨233) | ₨388 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,126 ₫ (₨264) | ₨281 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59,362 ₫ (₨184) | ₨141 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,542 ₫ (₨107) | ₨52 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,486 ₫ (₨123) | ₨72 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,678 ₫ (₨73) | ₨37 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,299 ₫ (₨352) | ₨214 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,505 ₫ (₨250) | ₨140 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,375 ₫ (₨91) | ₨28 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,621 ₫ (₨61) | ₨127 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 324,523 ₫ (₨1,007) | ₨825 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,653 ₫ (₨86) | ₨84 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22,862 ₫ (₨71) | ₨35 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,547,900 ₫ (₨73,073) | ₨31,177 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,118,700 ₫ (₨34,503) | ₨20,116 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (₨4,427) | ₨4,308 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,685,100 ₫ (₨33,158) | ₨23,440 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,170,840 ₫ (₨25,356) | ₨13,618 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 855,268 ₫ (₨2,654) | ₨3,250 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 193,656 ₫ (₨601) | ₨743 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,356,750 ₫ (₨25,932) | ₨30,078 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,564,410 ₫ (₨4,855) | ₨10,522 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,948 ₫ (₨301) | ₨379 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 145,991 ₫ (₨453) | ₨325 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 977,870 ₫ (₨3,035) | ₨2,357 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 497,585 ₫ (₨1,544) | ₨2,543 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,119,620 ₫ (₨6,578) | ₨3,755 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,283,390 ₫ (₨3,983) | ₨2,819 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 886,113,000 ₫ (₨2,749,767) | ₨930,451 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,641 ₫ (₨64) | ₨76 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,987 ₫ (₨636) | ₨1,216 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,536 ₫ (₨157) | ₨106 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169,260 ₫ (₨3,628) | ₨975 | + 272% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41,347 ₫ (₨128) | ₨248 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,666 ₫ (₨179) | ₨173 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102,759 ₫ (₨319) | ₨242 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,754 ₫ (₨55) | ₨152 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23,831 ₫ (₨74) | ₨69 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 ₫ (₨155) | ₨243 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 379,763 ₫ (₨1,178) | ₨1,179 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 188,627 ₫ (₨585) | ₨467 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 765,286 ₫ (₨2,375) | ₨1,718 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 637,353 ₫ (₨1,978) | ₨1,945 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134,117 ₫ (₨416) | ₨686 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 54,586 ₫ (₨169) | ₨220 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54,352 ₫ (₨169) | ₨228 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,516,800 ₫ (₨45,048) | ₨34,436 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,547 ₫ (₨4.80) | ₨3.67 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 533,216 ₫ (₨1,655) | ₨1,918 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,128 ₫ (₨100) | ₨243 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,000 prices entered by 2,362 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 23% more expensive than in India
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