Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,005 ₫ (Rp 45,054) | Rp 62,389 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,126 ₫ (Rp 51,133) | Rp 50,984 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59,362 ₫ (Rp 35,657) | Rp 29,325 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,542 ₫ (Rp 20,748) | Rp 18,889 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,486 ₫ (Rp 23,718) | Rp 26,350 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,678 ₫ (Rp 14,222) | Rp 15,739 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,299 ₫ (Rp 68,055) | Rp 69,458 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,505 ₫ (Rp 48,357) | Rp 39,153 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,375 ₫ (Rp 17,644) | Rp 19,538 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,621 ₫ (Rp 11,786) | Rp 30,210 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 324,523 ₫ (Rp 194,932) | Rp 433,415 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,653 ₫ (Rp 16,610) | Rp 15,764 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22,862 ₫ (Rp 13,733) | Rp 14,528 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,547,900 ₫ (Rp 14,144,549) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,118,700 ₫ (Rp 6,678,685) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (Rp 856,960) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,685,100 ₫ (Rp 6,418,234) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,170,840 ₫ (Rp 4,907,990) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 855,268 ₫ (Rp 513,735) | Rp 660,848 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 193,656 ₫ (Rp 116,324) | Rp 281,571 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,356,750 ₫ (Rp 5,019,660) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,564,410 ₫ (Rp 939,696) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,948 ₫ (Rp 58,234) | Rp 52,955 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 145,991 ₫ (Rp 87,693) | Rp 55,185 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 977,870 ₫ (Rp 587,379) | Rp 658,752 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 497,585 ₫ (Rp 298,885) | Rp 531,171 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,119,620 ₫ (Rp 1,273,195) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,283,390 ₫ (Rp 770,896) | Rp 911,737 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 886,113,000 ₫ (Rp 532,262,699) | Rp 432,423,000 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,641 ₫ (Rp 12,398) | Rp 9,131 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,987 ₫ (Rp 123,130) | Rp 360,956 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,536 ₫ (Rp 30,355) | Rp 32,065 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169,260 ₫ (Rp 702,341) | Rp 257,547 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41,347 ₫ (Rp 24,836) | Rp 41,237 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,666 ₫ (Rp 34,638) | Rp 24,297 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102,759 ₫ (Rp 61,724) | Rp 30,182 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,754 ₫ (Rp 10,664) | Rp 19,131 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23,831 ₫ (Rp 14,314) | Rp 14,080 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 ₫ (Rp 30,034) | Rp 66,998 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 379,763 ₫ (Rp 228,113) | Rp 184,609 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 188,627 ₫ (Rp 113,303) | Rp 105,675 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 765,286 ₫ (Rp 459,685) | Rp 359,301 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 637,353 ₫ (Rp 382,840) | Rp 433,102 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134,117 ₫ (Rp 80,560) | Rp 128,455 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 54,586 ₫ (Rp 32,788) | Rp 46,128 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54,352 ₫ (Rp 32,647) | Rp 51,877 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,516,800 ₫ (Rp 8,719,826) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,547 ₫ (Rp 929) | Rp 1,406 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 533,216 ₫ (Rp 320,288) | Rp 588,150 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,128 ₫ (Rp 19,298) | Rp 22,910 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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