- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,650 ₫ (₨419) | ₨541 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (₨517) | ₨605 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (₨289) | ₨220 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (₨193) | ₨108 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (₨199) | ₨121 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (₨134) | ₨81 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (₨631) | ₨437 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (₨388) | ₨154 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (₨165) | ₨40 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (₨96) | ₨307 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (₨1,558) | ₨2,141 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (₨133) | ₨117 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (₨94) | ₨56 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (₨121,292) | ₨57,754 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (₨76,068) | ₨36,167 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (₨7,215) | ₨8,189 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (₨69,483) | ₨44,615 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (₨39,634) | ₨25,314 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (₨3,544) | ₨6,795 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (₨1,268) | ₨2,646 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (₨62,438) | ₨39,967 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (₨20,847) | ₨11,006 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (₨822) | ₨499 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,884 ₫ (₨455) | ₨816 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (₨5,095) | ₨2,600 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (₨4,661) | ₨4,026 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (₨10,933) | ₨6,156 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (₨8,471) | ₨5,399 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (₨6,224,351) | ₨1,834,970 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (₨107) | ₨89 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (₨1,264) | ₨2,526 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (₨244) | ₨227 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (₨476) | ₨639 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (₨3,505) | ₨2,133 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (₨372) | ₨444 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (₨331) | ₨275 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (₨459) | ₨340 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (₨162) | ₨142 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (₨126) | ₨109 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (₨534) | ₨637 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (₨2,520) | ₨1,494 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (₨1,046) | ₨1,128 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (₨5,026) | ₨3,688 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (₨3,165) | ₨3,101 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (₨814) | ₨526 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (₨271) | ₨392 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (₨140) | ₨548 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (₨61,287) | ₨54,726 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (₨9) | ₨28 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (₨4,119) | ₨4,012 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (₨145) | ₨187 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,603 prices entered by 699 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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