Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,897 ₫ (1,270 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,481 ₫ (1,430 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55,108 ₫ (922 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,042 ₫ (569 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,596 ₫ (646 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,810 ₫ (432 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 158,531 ₫ (2,652 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 86,093 ₫ (1,440 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,509 ₫ (427 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,519 ₫ (310 ₦) | 324 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266,280 ₫ (4,455 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,488 ₫ (460 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,456 ₫ (325 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,378,600 ₫ (357,641 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,065,500 ₫ (185,114 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,870,530 ₫ (31,292 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,005,700 ₫ (200,843 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,088,200 ₫ (135,307 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,107,350 ₫ (18,525 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 206,118 ₫ (3,448 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,578,710 ₫ (160,242 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,838,030 ₫ (30,748 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 129,253 ₫ (2,162 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65,380 ₫ (1,094 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 746,708 ₫ (12,492 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 550,839 ₫ (9,215 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,100,730 ₫ (51,872 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 383% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,121,100 ₫ (35,484 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 899,761,000 ₫ (15,052,042 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 548% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,236 ₫ (322 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,352 ₫ (3,670 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80,849 ₫ (1,353 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95,259 ₫ (1,594 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 941,561 ₫ (15,751 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,651 ₫ (630 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 59,935 ₫ (1,003 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99,412 ₫ (1,663 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19,137 ₫ (320 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,079 ₫ (353 ₦) | 396 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207,712 ₫ (3,475 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 469,709 ₫ (7,858 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178,062 ₫ (2,979 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600,000 ₫ (10,037 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 740,452 ₫ (12,387 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144,849 ₫ (2,423 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 58,033 ₫ (971 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 65,122 ₫ (1,089 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,650,000 ₫ (161,434 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,886 ₫ (115 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 471% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 892,953 ₫ (14,938 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,527 ₫ (410 ₦) | 454 ₦ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,668 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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