Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59,429 ₫ (1,053 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,253 ₫ (1,671 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38,971 ₫ (691 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,771 ₫ (581 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,861 ₫ (689 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,734 ₫ (403 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 126,213 ₫ (2,237 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,923 ₫ (1,009 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,123 ₫ (534 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,851 ₫ (352 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,147 ₫ (5,178 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22,764 ₫ (403 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,902 ₫ (353 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,139,400 ₫ (392,414 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,642,300 ₫ (277,255 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (34,596 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,255,200 ₫ (217,220 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,263,760 ₫ (146,473 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (23,458 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 250,013 ₫ (4,431 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (146,647 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (33,029 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (2,859 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,326 ₫ (1,300 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 928,630 ₫ (16,460 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 591,871 ₫ (10,491 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,137,140 ₫ (37,880 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,119,020 ₫ (37,559 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 988,371,000 ₫ (17,518,568 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,041 ₫ (320 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183,576 ₫ (3,254 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 258,765 ₫ (4,587 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (1,478 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,042,460 ₫ (18,477 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (2,836 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (886 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 71,617 ₫ (1,269 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,015 ₫ (497 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (448 ₦) | 649 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (4,052 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (6,798 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187,111 ₫ (3,316 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (40,398 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628,619 ₫ (11,142 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (1,515 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41,753 ₫ (740 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21,500 ₫ (381 ₦) | 700 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (123,679 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,367 ₫ (42 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 573,789 ₫ (10,170 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (792 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria
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