Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90,923 ₫ (Rp 58,683) | Rp 62,319 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95,967 ₫ (Rp 61,939) | Rp 58,663 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,245 ₫ (Rp 29,202) | Rp 32,593 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 40,161 ₫ (Rp 25,921) | Rp 24,589 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41,540 ₫ (Rp 26,811) | Rp 31,337 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32,517 ₫ (Rp 20,987) | Rp 14,750 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300,000 ₫ (Rp 193,626) | Rp 72,901 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65,249 ₫ (Rp 42,113) | Rp 45,403 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31,468 ₫ (Rp 20,310) | Rp 22,376 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,362 ₫ (Rp 9,269) | Rp 32,966 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 281,308 ₫ (Rp 181,562) | Rp 344,694 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24,758 ₫ (Rp 15,979) | Rp 18,943 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,389 ₫ (Rp 11,223) | Rp 15,178 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,195,800 ₫ (Rp 14,971,052) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,825,000 ₫ (Rp 10,213,784) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,265,110 ₫ (Rp 1,461,949) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,027,500 ₫ (Rp 7,762,799) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,055,050 ₫ (Rp 4,553,476) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,991,480 ₫ (Rp 1,285,343) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150,000 ₫ (Rp 96,813) | Rp 378,883 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,991,230 ₫ (Rp 3,866,865) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (Rp 1,290,842) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 163,111 ₫ (Rp 105,275) | Rp 91,402 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 100,674 ₫ (Rp 64,977) | Rp 80,207 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,254,820 ₫ (Rp 809,887) | Rp 759,724 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,036,100 ₫ (Rp 668,721) | Rp 458,661 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,534,030 ₫ (Rp 1,635,516) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,411,460 ₫ (Rp 1,556,406) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 688,677,000 ₫ (Rp 444,486,471) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,866 ₫ (Rp 14,758) | Rp 12,092 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227,099 ₫ (Rp 146,574) | Rp 199,904 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 343,813 ₫ (Rp 221,904) | Rp 275,446 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61,982 ₫ (Rp 40,004) | Rp 66,604 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 105,033 ₫ (Rp 67,790) | Rp 26,592 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,170 ₫ (Rp 51,743) | Rp 33,023 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,163 ₫ (Rp 18,177) | Rp 27,953 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32,668 ₫ (Rp 21,084) | Rp 12,305 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 383,339 ₫ (Rp 247,415) | Rp 84,361 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 350,299 ₫ (Rp 226,090) | Rp 261,890 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 218,316 ₫ (Rp 140,906) | Rp 104,570 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (Rp 1,290,842) | Rp 496,791 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 622,740 ₫ (Rp 401,929) | Rp 379,769 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 212,043 ₫ (Rp 136,857) | Rp 149,637 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 54,420 ₫ (Rp 35,124) | Rp 38,584 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53,583 ₫ (Rp 34,583) | Rp 50,891 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Rp 8,093,771) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 586,665 ₫ (Rp 378,646) | Rp 433,566 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,535 ₫ (Rp 21,644) | Rp 42,636 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 758 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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