Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (Rp 43,773) | Rp 61,205 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (Rp 53,911) | Rp 48,353 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (Rp 25,035) | Rp 29,046 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ (Rp 19,418) | Rp 21,836 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (Rp 22,162) | Rp 22,834 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (Rp 15,140) | Rp 14,630 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (Rp 92,875) | Rp 66,405 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (Rp 45,251) | Rp 43,134 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (Rp 21,746) | Rp 18,263 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (Rp 12,527) | Rp 34,771 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (Rp 198,171) | Rp 406,659 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (Rp 16,836) | Rp 17,291 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (Rp 14,682) | Rp 16,247 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,360,400 ₫ (Rp 15,484,363) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (Rp 10,793,936) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (Rp 2,827,947) | Rp 801,210 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (Rp 7,548,312) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (Rp 5,421,021) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (Rp 786,111) | Rp 505,106 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (Rp 170,570) | Rp 237,062 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (Rp 2,106,074) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (Rp 777,492) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (Rp 96,553) | Rp 57,323 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (Rp 65,371) | Rp 95,242 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (Rp 630,379) | Rp 648,513 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (Rp 385,596) | Rp 480,172 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (Rp 1,492,621) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (Rp 1,390,945) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (Rp 531,492,654) | Rp 417,700,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ (Rp 14,555) | Rp 9,337 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (Rp 369,022) | Rp 419,026 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Rp 119,397) | Rp 19,709 | + 506% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (Rp 146,196) | Rp 89,583 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Rp 1,906,910) | Rp 204,790 | + 831% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (Rp 101,702) | Rp 108,192 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Rp 55,618) | Rp 22,334 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Rp 50,851) | Rp 30,094 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (Rp 21,785) | Rp 22,886 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (Rp 20,239) | Rp 11,284 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (Rp 40,924) | Rp 119,565 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Rp 240,594) | Rp 261,585 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (Rp 123,481) | Rp 99,216 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (Rp 232,794) | Rp 251,127 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (Rp 389,503) | Rp 573,242 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Rp 96,505) | Rp 159,890 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (Rp 30,335) | Rp 39,869 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (Rp 24,425) | Rp 65,361 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Rp 7,971,074) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (Rp 1,155) | Rp 2,093 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (Rp 356,391) | Rp 509,555 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ (Rp 18,747) | Rp 32,683 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 731 prices entered by 83 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia
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