Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (1,237 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (1,523 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (707 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ (549 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (626 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (428 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (2,624 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (1,279 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (614 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (354 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (5,600 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (476 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (415 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,360,400 ₫ (437,538 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (305,002 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (79,909 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (213,291 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (153,180 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (22,213 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (4,820 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (59,511 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (21,969 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (2,728 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (1,847 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (17,812 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (10,896 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (42,177 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (39,304 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (15,018,258 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ (411 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (10,427 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (3,374 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 542% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (4,131 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (53,883 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (2,874 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (1,572 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (1,437 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (616 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (572 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (1,156 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (6,798 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (3,489 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (6,578 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (11,006 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (2,727 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (857 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (690 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (225,237 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (33 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (10,070 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ (530 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 548 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria
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