- 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 | 75,762 ₫ (1,183 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 91,887 ₫ (1,435 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,710 ₫ (776 ₦) | 928 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,712 ₫ (526 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,489 ₫ (523 ₦) | 582 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,173 ₫ (362 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105,772 ₫ (1,652 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,059 ₫ (1,047 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,492 ₫ (429 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,315 ₫ (270 ₦) | 330 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 255,680 ₫ (3,993 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,126 ₫ (346 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,059 ₫ (251 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,617,400 ₫ (290,752 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,966,700 ₫ (186,887 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (19,534 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,312,300 ₫ (161,049 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,846,610 ₫ (106,925 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 512,774 ₫ (8,008 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (3,432 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,287,400 ₫ (176,278 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (56,440 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (2,226 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85,270 ₫ (1,332 ₦) | 2,304 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 848,771 ₫ (13,255 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 858,602 ₫ (13,409 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,868,220 ₫ (29,176 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (22,935 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ (15,571,746 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,688 ₫ (292 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221,017 ₫ (3,452 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,805 ₫ (653 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383,690 ₫ (5,992 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (9,095 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (1,007 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (897 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (1,242 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (439 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (342 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (1,446 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478,902 ₫ (7,479 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,771 ₫ (2,839 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 552,442 ₫ (8,628 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 600,664 ₫ (9,381 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 137,334 ₫ (2,145 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,471 ₫ (773 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,101 ₫ (423 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (165,927 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,009 ₫ (31 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 749,788 ₫ (11,710 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27,173 ₫ (424 ₦) | 473 ₦ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Nigeria
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