Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 74,599 ₫ (₨511) | ₨477 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,815 ₫ (₨705) | ₨617 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,005 ₫ (₨336) | ₨253 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,793 ₫ (₨211) | ₨111 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,629 ₫ (₨265) | ₨146 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25,342 ₫ (₨174) | ₨85 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 108,834 ₫ (₨746) | ₨736 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,540 ₫ (₨463) | ₨147 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,881 ₫ (₨184) | ₨52 | + 257% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,255 ₫ (₨125) | ₨285 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 313,135 ₫ (₨2,146) | ₨1,607 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,560 ₫ (₨141) | ₨133 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,051 ₫ (₨69) | ₨80 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,830,200 ₫ (₨115,353) | ₨65,208 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586,700 ₫ (₨79,415) | ₨40,675 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ (₨13,378) | ₨11,662 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,125,200 ₫ (₨83,106) | ₨44,902 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,977,850 ₫ (₨47,826) | ₨32,659 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ (₨9,071) | ₨8,932 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,875 ₫ (₨1,322) | ₨2,572 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ (₨56,707) | ₨44,098 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ (₨12,772) | ₨23,617 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,321 ₫ (₨1,106) | ₨667 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 81,574 ₫ (₨559) | ₨516 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 824,545 ₫ (₨5,651) | ₨3,054 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 528,127 ₫ (₨3,620) | ₨5,408 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,913,820 ₫ (₨13,117) | ₨8,399 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,366,250 ₫ (₨16,218) | ₨5,912 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,000,000 ₫ (₨4,729,227) | ₨2,463,580 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,499 ₫ (₨120) | ₨107 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228,798 ₫ (₨1,568) | ₨2,108 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91,312 ₫ (₨626) | ₨260 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ (₨571) | ₨616 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088,380 ₫ (₨7,460) | ₨1,831 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,000 ₫ (₨274) | ₨463 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ (₨343) | ₨350 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82,654 ₫ (₨567) | ₨441 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25,598 ₫ (₨175) | ₨189 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ (₨173) | ₨169 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ (₨1,567) | ₨480 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 383,558 ₫ (₨2,629) | ₨1,849 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 156,787 ₫ (₨1,075) | ₨1,458 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ (₨15,622) | ₨2,679 | + 483% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,251,900 ₫ (₨8,580) | ₨3,680 | + 133% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ (₨586) | ₨850 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56,983 ₫ (₨391) | ₨437 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,392 ₫ (₨188) | ₨435 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ (₨47,826) | ₨58,894 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13,945 ₫ (₨96) | ₨39 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 975,452 ₫ (₨6,686) | ₨4,106 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ (₨306) | ₨267 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,351 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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