- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64,888 ₫ (₨343) | ₨506 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,245 ₫ (₨492) | ₨594 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,839 ₫ (₨253) | ₨214 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,162 ₫ (₨175) | ₨105 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,247 ₫ (₨181) | ₨119 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,537 ₫ (₨114) | ₨82 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (₨578) | ₨481 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,204 ₫ (₨334) | ₨150 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,335 ₫ (₨139) | ₨40 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,366 ₫ (₨86) | ₨311 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 269,918 ₫ (₨1,425) | ₨2,217 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,777 ₫ (₨120) | ₨119 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,439 ₫ (₨92) | ₨54 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,340,500 ₫ (₨107,421) | ₨56,830 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,003,100 ₫ (₨68,671) | ₨33,442 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,309,800 ₫ (₨6,917) | ₨7,867 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,726,800 ₫ (₨61,931) | ₨42,799 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,720,310 ₫ (₨35,491) | ₨25,665 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 662,402 ₫ (₨3,498) | ₨6,434 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 210,256 ₫ (₨1,110) | ₨2,590 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (₨57,164) | ₨40,917 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (₨19,086) | ₨10,990 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (₨753) | ₨509 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,118 ₫ (₨423) | ₨1,097 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (₨4,665) | ₨2,520 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ (₨4,115) | ₨4,267 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (₨10,009) | ₨6,098 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (₨7,756) | ₨5,524 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,078,560,000 ₫ (₨5,696,033) | ₨1,809,730 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (₨98) | ₨85 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (₨1,157) | ₨2,543 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (₨223) | ₨221 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (₨436) | ₨542 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 606,869 ₫ (₨3,205) | ₨2,075 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (₨340) | ₨386 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (₨303) | ₨243 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (₨420) | ₨332 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (₨148) | ₨136 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (₨116) | ₨104 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (₨489) | ₨612 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 483,237 ₫ (₨2,552) | ₨1,486 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,612 ₫ (₨954) | ₨1,147 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009,230 ₫ (₨5,330) | ₨3,939 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551,496 ₫ (₨2,913) | ₨3,130 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (₨745) | ₨500 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (₨248) | ₨374 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,283 ₫ (₨128) | ₨444 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (₨56,110) | ₨55,174 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (₨8) | ₨44 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (₨3,771) | ₨4,065 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,994 ₫ (₨132) | ₨177 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,668 prices entered by 690 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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