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 | 52,492 ₫ (Rp 33,261) | Rp 45,378 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (Rp 61,631) | Rp 54,330 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (Rp 28,261) | Rp 27,591 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (Rp 22,882) | Rp 19,722 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (Rp 25,215) | Rp 26,707 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (Rp 18,968) | Rp 18,501 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (Rp 79,814) | Rp 56,542 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (Rp 48,080) | Rp 42,973 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (Rp 20,882) | Rp 22,558 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (Rp 13,672) | Rp 34,959 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (Rp 124,368) | Rp 337,317 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (Rp 18,876) | Rp 20,426 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (Rp 18,555) | Rp 17,971 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (Rp 18,480,881) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (Rp 9,472,005) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (Rp 4,526,679) | Rp 496,641 | + 811% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (Rp 7,618,284) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (Rp 4,546,360) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (Rp 3,801,855) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 214% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (Rp 178,292) | Rp 400,530 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (Rp 3,611,762) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (Rp 1,124,874) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (Rp 119,125) | Rp 43,866 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (Rp 88,468) | Rp 71,573 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (Rp 653,007) | Rp 624,572 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (Rp 556,110) | Rp 439,901 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (Rp 1,396,086) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (Rp 1,438,869) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (Rp 653,114,348) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (Rp 17,080) | Rp 11,904 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (Rp 89,240) | Rp 150,291 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Rp 119,022) | Rp 36,367 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Rp 88,515) | Rp 60,467 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Rp 1,900,928) | Rp 313,421 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (Rp 55,761) | Rp 130,123 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Rp 55,444) | Rp 19,595 | + 183% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Rp 50,692) | Rp 34,558 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (Rp 23,445) | Rp 30,035 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (Rp 12,673) | Rp 15,580 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (Rp 64,928) | Rp 88,350 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Vietnam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Rp 239,839) | Rp 216,012 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (Rp 114,575) | Rp 104,481 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (Rp 395,341) | Rp 383,761 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Rp 96,202) | Rp 162,937 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (Rp 31,277) | Rp 36,298 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (Rp 15,492) | Rp 40,791 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Rp 7,946,067) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (Rp 892) | Rp 2,029 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (Rp 410,458) | Rp 496,553 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (Rp 19,187) | Rp 35,528 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 839 prices entered by 138 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia
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