- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,650 ₫ (Rp 46,127) | Rp 66,106 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (Rp 56,873) | Rp 50,634 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (Rp 31,803) | Rp 30,568 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (Rp 21,279) | Rp 19,074 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (Rp 21,958) | Rp 24,685 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (Rp 14,798) | Rp 16,247 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (Rp 69,494) | Rp 66,045 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (Rp 42,696) | Rp 37,044 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (Rp 18,203) | Rp 18,542 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (Rp 10,523) | Rp 32,310 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (Rp 171,522) | Rp 368,198 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (Rp 14,626) | Rp 19,117 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (Rp 10,332) | Rp 16,216 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (Rp 13,350,568) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (Rp 8,372,756) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (Rp 794,145) | Rp 910,541 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (Rp 7,647,925) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (Rp 4,362,462) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (Rp 390,097) | Rp 619,505 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (Rp 139,529) | Rp 287,299 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (Rp 6,872,492) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (Rp 2,294,587) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (Rp 90,507) | Rp 58,356 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,884 ₫ (Rp 50,086) | Rp 56,285 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (Rp 560,816) | Rp 615,926 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ (Rp 494,765) | Rp 397,678 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (Rp 1,203,348) | Rp 985,125 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (Rp 932,451) | Rp 811,453 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 3% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (Rp 685,109,463) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (Rp 11,758) | Rp 8,898 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (Rp 139,134) | Rp 381,291 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (Rp 26,819) | Rp 24,249 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (Rp 52,382) | Rp 88,999 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (Rp 385,830) | Rp 343,185 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (Rp 40,926) | Rp 45,191 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (Rp 36,460) | Rp 23,113 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (Rp 50,493) | Rp 34,430 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (Rp 17,847) | Rp 14,080 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (Rp 13,896) | Rp 13,066 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (Rp 58,774) | Rp 92,997 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (Rp 277,386) | Rp 216,823 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (Rp 115,121) | Rp 100,274 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (Rp 553,223) | Rp 375,594 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (Rp 348,416) | Rp 505,534 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (Rp 89,581) | Rp 133,066 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (Rp 29,864) | Rp 46,363 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (Rp 15,372) | Rp 56,412 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (Rp 6,745,824) | Rp 7,752,910 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (Rp 1,016) | Rp 1,617 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (Rp 453,324) | Rp 565,576 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (Rp 16,001) | Rp 24,489 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,917 prices entered by 500 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia
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