Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 68,864 ₫ (₨595) | ₨519 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 84,814 ₫ (₨732) | ₨742 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39,386 ₫ (₨340) | ₨215 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,549 ₫ (₨264) | ₨119 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,867 ₫ (₨301) | ₨168 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,818 ₫ (₨206) | ₨102 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 146,113 ₫ (₨1,262) | ₨658 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,189 ₫ (₨615) | ₨194 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 34,212 ₫ (₨295) | ₨51 | + 475% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,709 ₫ (₨170) | ₨220 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 311,767 ₫ (₨2,692) | ₨2,141 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (₨229) | ₨170 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 23,098 ₫ (₨199) | ₨77 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 24,360,400 ₫ (₨210,351) | ₨65,360 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,981,300 ₫ (₨146,633) | ₨44,450 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,449,000 ₫ (₨38,417) | ₨14,918 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,875,200 ₫ (₨102,542) | ₨47,849 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,528,490 ₫ (₨73,643) | ₨35,800 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,236,730 ₫ (₨10,679) | ₨10,123 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (₨2,317) | ₨2,270 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,313,330 ₫ (₨28,610) | ₨53,975 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,223,170 ₫ (₨10,562) | ₨18,356 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,900 ₫ (₨1,312) | ₨851 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 102,843 ₫ (₨888) | ₨797 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (₨8,564) | ₨4,868 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (₨5,238) | ₨7,670 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,348,230 ₫ (₨20,277) | ₨17,357 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (₨18,896) | ₨8,106 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (₨7,220,182) | ₨5,697,890 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,899 ₫ (₨198) | ₨146 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 580,555 ₫ (₨5,013) | ₨4,073 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₨1,622) | ₨237 | + 584% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 230,000 ₫ (₨1,986) | ₨572 | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₨25,905) | ₨1,768 | + 1365% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (₨1,382) | ₨1,267 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (₨756) | ₨575 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (₨691) | ₨371 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 34,273 ₫ (₨296) | ₨352 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (₨275) | ₨116 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64,383 ₫ (₨556) | ₨681 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (₨3,268) | ₨2,016 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194,263 ₫ (₨1,677) | ₨1,908 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (₨3,162) | ₨2,708 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 612,776 ₫ (₨5,291) | ₨4,907 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (₨1,311) | ₨1,025 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,724 ₫ (₨412) | ₨469 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (₨332) | ₨513 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₨108,285) | ₨107,118 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (₨16) | ₨4.02 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (₨4,841) | ₨4,729 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 29,494 ₫ (₨255) | ₨237 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan
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