Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74,599 ₫ (Rp 46,548) | Rp 48,924 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,815 ₫ (Rp 64,154) | Rp 55,115 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,005 ₫ (Rp 30,577) | Rp 32,165 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,793 ₫ (Rp 19,214) | Rp 20,580 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,629 ₫ (Rp 24,103) | Rp 25,337 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,342 ₫ (Rp 15,813) | Rp 17,064 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 108,834 ₫ (Rp 67,909) | Rp 61,721 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,540 ₫ (Rp 42,143) | Rp 37,576 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,881 ₫ (Rp 16,773) | Rp 19,651 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,255 ₫ (Rp 11,391) | Rp 33,333 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 313,135 ₫ (Rp 195,387) | Rp 374,037 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,560 ₫ (Rp 12,829) | Rp 18,761 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,051 ₫ (Rp 6,272) | Rp 18,326 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,114,800 ₫ (Rp 10,679,145) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586,700 ₫ (Rp 7,229,769) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (Rp 1,217,911) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,125,200 ₫ (Rp 7,565,777) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,977,850 ₫ (Rp 4,353,978) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (Rp 825,814) | Rp 979,539 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,875 ₫ (Rp 120,348) | Rp 329,516 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (Rp 5,162,496) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (Rp 1,162,739) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (Rp 100,660) | Rp 66,640 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,326 ₫ (Rp 45,753) | Rp 68,439 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 824,545 ₫ (Rp 514,492) | Rp 680,041 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 528,127 ₫ (Rp 329,536) | Rp 424,371 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,913,820 ₫ (Rp 1,194,169) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,366,250 ₫ (Rp 1,476,472) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,000,000 ₫ (Rp 430,540,224) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,499 ₫ (Rp 10,919) | Rp 8,926 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228,798 ₫ (Rp 142,763) | Rp 228,023 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91,312 ₫ (Rp 56,976) | Rp 23,270 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (Rp 52,015) | Rp 59,151 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088,380 ₫ (Rp 679,118) | Rp 256,292 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,000 ₫ (Rp 24,959) | Rp 80,956 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (Rp 31,199) | Rp 22,650 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82,654 ₫ (Rp 51,574) | Rp 44,295 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,598 ₫ (Rp 15,972) | Rp 22,030 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (Rp 15,782) | Rp 12,336 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (Rp 142,630) | Rp 89,053 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (Rp 239,329) | Rp 176,169 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156,787 ₫ (Rp 97,831) | Rp 105,763 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (Rp 1,422,168) | Rp 650,328 | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,251,900 ₫ (Rp 781,150) | Rp 361,319 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (Rp 53,319) | Rp 133,391 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56,983 ₫ (Rp 35,556) | Rp 36,857 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,392 ₫ (Rp 17,092) | Rp 48,318 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (Rp 4,353,947) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13,945 ₫ (Rp 8,701) | Rp 1,787 | + 387% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 975,452 ₫ (Rp 608,654) | Rp 604,695 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (Rp 27,892) | Rp 28,321 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,341 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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