Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 65% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Vietnam | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (kr 24) | kr 215 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (kr 45) | kr 125 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (kr 20) | kr 69 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (kr 17) | kr 22 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (kr 18) | kr 58 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (kr 14) | kr 41 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (kr 58) | kr 58 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (kr 35) | kr 30 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (kr 15) | kr 21 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (kr 10) | kr 32 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (kr 90) | kr 166 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (kr 14) | kr 42 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (kr 13) | kr 31 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Vietnam | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (kr 13,372) | kr 21,907 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (kr 6,854) | kr 16,486 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (kr 3,275) | kr 2,399 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (kr 5,512) | kr 13,239 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (kr 3,290) | kr 10,736 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (kr 2,751) | kr 1,490 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (kr 129) | kr 439 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (kr 2,613) | kr 4,844 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (kr 814) | kr 3,383 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (kr 86) | kr 98 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (kr 64) | kr 413 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Vietnam | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (kr 472) | kr 839 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (kr 402) | kr 421 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (kr 1,010) | kr 1,012 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (kr 1,041) | kr 1,096 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Vietnam | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (kr 472,564) | kr 401,253 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (kr 65) | kr 839 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Vietnam | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (kr 86) | kr 107 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (kr 64) | kr 185 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (kr 1,375) | kr 544 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (kr 40) | kr 56 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (kr 40) | kr 42 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (kr 37) | kr 55 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (kr 17) | kr 27 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (kr 9) | kr 31 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (kr 47) | kr 420 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Vietnam | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (kr 174) | kr 935 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (kr 83) | kr 313 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,645 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (kr 286) | kr 1,062 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (kr 70) | kr 168 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (kr 23) | kr 46 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (kr 11) | kr 100 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (kr 5,749) | kr 5,285 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (kr 0.65) | kr 1.05 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (kr 297) | kr 432 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (kr 14) | kr 145 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 729 prices entered by 125 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in Norway
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