Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (¥312) | ¥1,023 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (¥578) | ¥714 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (¥265) | ¥519 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (¥214) | ¥198 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (¥236) | ¥315 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (¥178) | ¥629 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (¥748) | ¥962 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (¥451) | ¥902 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (¥196) | ¥574 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (¥128) | ¥285 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (¥1,166) | ¥1,252 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (¥177) | ¥179 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (¥174) | ¥206 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (¥173,231) | ¥306,878 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (¥88,786) | ¥171,772 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (¥42,431) | ¥28,417 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (¥71,410) | ¥157,603 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (¥42,615) | ¥82,713 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (¥35,637) | ¥24,082 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (¥1,671) | ¥4,709 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (¥33,855) | ¥47,482 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (¥10,544) | ¥32,093 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (¥1,117) | ¥1,313 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (¥829) | ¥1,878 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (¥6,121) | ¥6,136 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (¥5,213) | ¥5,199 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (¥13,086) | ¥8,989 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (¥13,487) | ¥13,588 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (¥6,121,970) | ¥2,700,660 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (¥160) | ¥165 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (¥836) | ¥10,143 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (¥1,116) | ¥2,497 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (¥830) | ¥1,967 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (¥17,818) | ¥5,380 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (¥523) | ¥650 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (¥520) | ¥938 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (¥475) | ¥702 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (¥220) | ¥216 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (¥119) | ¥216 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (¥609) | ¥4,060 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (¥2,248) | ¥4,579 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (¥1,074) | ¥3,600 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (¥3,706) | ¥5,999 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (¥902) | ¥954 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (¥293) | ¥472 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (¥145) | ¥583 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (¥74,482) | ¥67,950 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (¥8) | ¥52 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (¥3,847) | ¥9,405 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (¥180) | ¥592 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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