Cost of living in Vietnam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (₨231) | ₨330 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (₨285) | ₨293 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (₨132) | ₨163 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ (₨102) | ₨54 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (₨117) | ₨82 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (₨80) | ₨41 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (₨490) | ₨216 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (₨239) | ₨152 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (₨115) | ₨29 | + 298% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (₨66) | ₨149 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (₨1,046) | ₨766 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (₨89) | ₨87 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (₨77) | ₨35 | + 120% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,360,400 ₫ (₨81,722) | ₨31,400 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (₨56,968) | ₨20,122 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (₨14,925) | ₨4,477 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (₨39,838) | ₨22,933 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (₨28,611) | ₨14,192 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (₨4,149) | ₨3,664 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (₨900) | ₨511 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (₨11,115) | ₨29,219 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (₨4,103) | ₨12,383 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (₨510) | ₨416 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (₨345) | ₨320 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (₨3,327) | ₨2,328 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (₨2,035) | ₨2,564 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (₨7,878) | ₨3,571 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (₨7,341) | ₨3,002 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (₨2,805,081) | ₨980,422 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ (₨77) | ₨108 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (₨1,948) | ₨1,414 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Vietnam | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₨630) | ₨140 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (₨772) | ₨303 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₨10,064) | ₨1,443 | + 597% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (₨537) | ₨402 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (₨294) | ₨190 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (₨268) | ₨248 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (₨115) | ₨152 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (₨107) | ₨72 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (₨216) | ₨373 | - 42% | |
| 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 ₫ (₨1,270) | ₨1,357 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (₨652) | ₨595 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (₨1,229) | ₨1,516 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (₨2,056) | ₨2,086 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (₨509) | ₨594 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (₨160) | ₨229 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (₨129) | ₨175 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₨42,069) | ₨46,652 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (₨6) | ₨1.29 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (₨1,881) | ₨1,530 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ (₨99) | ₨244 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 50% more expensive than in India
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