- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,650 ₫ (1,133 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (1,397 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (781 ₦) | 994 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (523 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (539 ₦) | 574 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (363 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (1,707 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (1,049 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (447 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (258 ₦) | 339 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (4,212 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (359 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (254 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (327,869 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (205,622 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (19,503 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (187,821 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (107,135 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (9,580 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (3,427 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (168,777 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (56,351 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (2,223 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,884 ₫ (1,230 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (13,773 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ (12,151 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (29,552 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (22,900 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (16,825,198 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (289 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (3,417 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (659 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (1,286 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (9,475 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (1,005 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (895 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (1,240 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (438 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (341 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (1,443 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (6,812 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (2,827 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (13,586 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (8,557 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (2,200 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (733 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (378 ₦) | 562 ₦ | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (165,667 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (25 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (11,133 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (393 ₦) | 471 ₦ | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,436 prices entered by 267 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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