- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,151 ₫ (Rp 46,691) | Rp 65,531 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 91,425 ₫ (Rp 56,056) | Rp 49,511 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,710 ₫ (Rp 30,479) | Rp 30,885 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,322 ₫ (Rp 20,431) | Rp 18,934 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,659 ₫ (Rp 20,637) | Rp 22,695 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,173 ₫ (Rp 14,208) | Rp 14,388 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105,772 ₫ (Rp 64,853) | Rp 60,646 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,059 ₫ (Rp 41,117) | Rp 37,954 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,492 ₫ (Rp 16,857) | Rp 18,653 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,315 ₫ (Rp 10,616) | Rp 31,286 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 255,680 ₫ (Rp 156,767) | Rp 371,771 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,126 ₫ (Rp 13,567) | Rp 18,926 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,059 ₫ (Rp 9,846) | Rp 15,260 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,617,400 ₫ (Rp 11,415,040) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,966,700 ₫ (Rp 7,337,241) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (Rp 766,895) | Rp 887,496 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,312,300 ₫ (Rp 6,322,866) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,846,610 ₫ (Rp 4,197,918) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 512,774 ₫ (Rp 314,401) | Rp 667,380 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (Rp 134,741) | Rp 252,522 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,287,400 ₫ (Rp 6,920,737) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (Rp 2,215,851) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (Rp 87,402) | Rp 59,625 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,014 ₫ (Rp 51,512) | Rp 55,089 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 826,991 ₫ (Rp 507,060) | Rp 659,239 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 825,565 ₫ (Rp 506,185) | Rp 428,524 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (Rp 1,162,056) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (Rp 900,455) | Rp 936,471 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ (Rp 611,352,787) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (Rp 11,355) | Rp 8,791 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221,122 ₫ (Rp 135,578) | Rp 382,650 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,805 ₫ (Rp 25,632) | Rp 24,611 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383,690 ₫ (Rp 235,255) | Rp 90,441 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (Rp 357,080) | Rp 332,164 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (Rp 39,522) | Rp 45,296 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (Rp 35,209) | Rp 23,390 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (Rp 48,760) | Rp 32,514 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (Rp 17,235) | Rp 15,188 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (Rp 13,420) | Rp 12,682 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (Rp 56,757) | Rp 81,236 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478,902 ₫ (Rp 293,633) | Rp 211,083 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,771 ₫ (Rp 111,451) | Rp 98,679 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (Rp 559,568) | Rp 460,234 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600,664 ₫ (Rp 368,290) | Rp 497,062 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137,334 ₫ (Rp 84,205) | Rp 118,309 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,471 ₫ (Rp 30,332) | Rp 45,661 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,101 ₫ (Rp 16,616) | Rp 54,748 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (Rp 6,514,349) | Rp 7,809,260 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,009 ₫ (Rp 1,232) | Rp 1,846 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 785,247 ₫ (Rp 481,465) | Rp 521,125 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27,173 ₫ (Rp 16,661) | Rp 24,789 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,681 prices entered by 460 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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