Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59,701 ₫ (1,939 ₦) | 2,459 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,955 ₫ (3,182 ₦) | 2,701 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46,430 ₫ (1,508 ₦) | 2,464 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,018 ₫ (1,170 ₦) | 1,322 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41,565 ₫ (1,350 ₦) | 1,379 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (935 ₦) | 1,090 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (4,538 ₦) | 1,761 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (2,329 ₦) | 2,210 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (1,040 ₦) | 1,733 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,317 ₫ (692 ₦) | 633 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (7,290 ₦) | 5,146 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 31,572 ₫ (1,026 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (937 ₦) | 757 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,648,900 ₫ (930,588 ₦) | 413,529 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,188,400 ₫ (460,875 ₦) | 316,733 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (90,909 ₦) | 75,393 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,910,700 ₫ (386,889 ₦) | 576,355 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (235,701 ₦) | 432,475 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,966,240 ₫ (96,351 ₦) | 83,180 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (9,010 ₦) | 22,262 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (207,043 ₦) | 190,962 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (64,965 ₦) | 81,049 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (4,579 ₦) | 3,521 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,292 ₫ (4,622 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (33,475 ₦) | 10,539 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (28,508 ₦) | 25,289 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (75,162 ₦) | 37,250 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (76,721 ₦) | 63,505 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 978,958,000 ₫ (31,799,006 ₦) | 3,937,940 ₦ | + 708% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,574 ₫ (733 ₦) | 570 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145,458 ₫ (4,725 ₦) | 30,180 ₦ | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (6,101 ₦) | 1,328 ₦ | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (4,538 ₦) | 9,983 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (97,448 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (2,858 ₦) | 2,283 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (2,030 ₦) | 3,059 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (2,240 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (1,018 ₦) | 827 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (1,171 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (2,125 ₦) | 2,564 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 588,054 ₫ (19,101 ₦) | 11,678 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 173,609 ₫ (5,639 ₦) | 8,736 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 20,000 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (20,854 ₦) | 41,109 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (7,276 ₦) | 15,778 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,965 ₫ (1,720 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (832 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (407,340 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 725% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (46 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (20,222 ₦) | 17,350 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,415 ₫ (988 ₦) | 3,945 ₦ | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 622 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Nigeria
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