Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143,996 ₫ (9,336 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 106,271 ₫ (6,890 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,140 ₫ (3,056 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38,496 ₫ (2,496 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 45,192 ₫ (2,930 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,081 ₫ (1,886 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300,000 ₫ (19,451 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,834 ₫ (5,241 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,878 ₫ (1,483 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,221 ₫ (922 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 370,796 ₫ (24,041 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,854 ₫ (1,482 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18,199 ₫ (1,180 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,055,400 ₫ (1,430,008 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,050,700 ₫ (911,007 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,265,110 ₫ (146,863 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,413,300 ₫ (999,354 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,599,390 ₫ (557,560 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,993,520 ₫ (129,254 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150,000 ₫ (9,726 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,991,230 ₫ (388,454 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (129,674 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100,000 ₫ (6,484 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 129,682 ₫ (8,408 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 171% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,254,820 ₫ (81,359 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 521% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 700,457 ₫ (45,416 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,910 ₫ (150,027 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,411,460 ₫ (156,352 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 688,677,000 ₫ (44,651,824 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 914% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,768 ₫ (1,476 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 227,099 ₫ (14,724 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 368,916 ₫ (23,919 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61,982 ₫ (4,019 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64,330 ₫ (4,171 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,170 ₫ (5,198 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,163 ₫ (1,826 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32,668 ₫ (2,118 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 379,696 ₫ (24,618 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 929% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Vietnam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 370,093 ₫ (23,996 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 218,316 ₫ (14,155 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (129,674 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 1037% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 652,301 ₫ (42,293 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244,507 ₫ (15,853 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65,393 ₫ (4,240 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 52,767 ₫ (3,421 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (813,077 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 586,665 ₫ (38,038 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,635 ₫ (2,181 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 617 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria
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