Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Vietnam | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (€2.07) | €16 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,365 ₫ (€3.92) | €10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,193 ₫ (€1.75) | €5.80 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,414 ₫ (€1.44) | €1.48 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,896 ₫ (€1.62) | €4.62 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,220 ₫ (€1.19) | €3.13 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (€4.98) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79,338 ₫ (€3.13) | €2.58 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,925 ₫ (€1.34) | €1.43 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (€0.85) | €2.68 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37,663 ₫ (€1.49) | €2.90 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (€1.16) | €1.69 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Vietnam | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,017,800 ₫ (€1,186) | €2,660 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (€590) | €2,153 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€282) | €238 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (€475) | €1,824 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (€283) | €1,440 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (€70) | €193 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (€11) | €48 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (€127) | €409 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€70) | €80 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.51) | €15 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Vietnam | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (€41) | €75 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (€35) | €42 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,030 ₫ (€87) | €92 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ (€93) | €94 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Vietnam | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (€40,714) | €31,217 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,913 ₫ (€1.06) | €1.83 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,358 ₫ (€5.66) | €101 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Vietnam | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €5.28 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.52) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€119) | €62 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (€6) | €5.62 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.46) | €4.15 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.16) | €6 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (€1.24) | €3.12 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (€1.26) | €2.54 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.05) | €21 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 67% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Vietnam | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €56 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,353 ₫ (€7) | €25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (€14) | €113 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (€25) | €86 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€6.00) | €13 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (€1.95) | €3.62 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (€0.97) | €7 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€495) | €571 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.30 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (€26) | €50 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ (€1.19) | €16 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in Ireland
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