Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (₨638) | ₨851 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (₨1,182) | ₨952 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (₨542) | ₨348 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (₨439) | ₨168 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (₨484) | ₨282 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (₨364) | ₨250 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (₨1,531) | ₨1,139 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (₨922) | ₨290 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (₨401) | ₨122 | + 227% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (₨262) | ₨549 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (₨2,386) | ₨2,784 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (₨362) | ₨289 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (₨356) | ₨191 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (₨354,497) | ₨115,670 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (₨181,690) | ₨70,950 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (₨86,830) | ₨25,995 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (₨146,133) | ₨59,502 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (₨87,208) | ₨50,821 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (₨72,927) | ₨20,152 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (₨3,420) | ₨2,097 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (₨69,280) | ₨71,636 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (₨21,577) | ₨23,262 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (₨2,285) | ₨1,718 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (₨1,697) | ₨1,977 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (₨12,526) | ₨3,426 | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (₨10,667) | ₨6,254 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (₨26,779) | ₨13,199 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (₨27,600) | ₨8,569 | + 222% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (₨12,527,931) | ₨4,456,060 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (₨328) | ₨270 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (₨1,712) | ₨4,626 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₨2,283) | ₨1,015 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (₨1,698) | ₨1,391 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₨36,463) | ₨3,667 | + 894% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (₨1,070) | ₨521 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (₨1,064) | ₨922 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (₨972) | ₨736 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (₨450) | ₨249 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (₨243) | ₨242 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (₨1,245) | ₨860 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (₨4,601) | ₨3,545 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (₨2,198) | ₨2,089 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (₨7,583) | ₨7,109 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (₨1,845) | ₨880 | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (₨600) | ₨669 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (₨297) | ₨1,106 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₨152,420) | ₨119,622 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (₨17) | ₨3.79 | + 351% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (₨7,873) | ₨3,764 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (₨368) | ₨415 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,941 prices entered by 494 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan
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