- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 1% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,944 ₫ (₨332) | ₨513 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,223 ₫ (₨492) | ₨606 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,227 ₫ (₨249) | ₨229 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,387 ₫ (₨176) | ₨105 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,511 ₫ (₨203) | ₨117 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,306 ₫ (₨118) | ₨81 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,990 ₫ (₨601) | ₨477 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65,031 ₫ (₨343) | ₨155 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,147 ₫ (₨138) | ₨40 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,498 ₫ (₨87) | ₨282 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,900 ₫ (₨1,376) | ₨1,862 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,543 ₫ (₨124) | ₨116 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,522 ₫ (₨87) | ₨54 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,190,100 ₫ (₨106,517) | ₨54,970 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,408,900 ₫ (₨65,466) | ₨33,795 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,558,460 ₫ (₨8,222) | ₨8,248 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,811,500 ₫ (₨62,314) | ₨43,470 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,611,190 ₫ (₨34,879) | ₨28,720 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 888,025 ₫ (₨4,685) | ₨6,246 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231,784 ₫ (₨1,223) | ₨2,720 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,567,570 ₫ (₨45,200) | ₨40,532 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,718,060 ₫ (₨19,615) | ₨10,999 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177,252 ₫ (₨935) | ₨530 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 87,227 ₫ (₨460) | ₨954 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 880,363 ₫ (₨4,645) | ₨2,642 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 762,203 ₫ (₨4,021) | ₨4,581 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,852,420 ₫ (₨9,773) | ₨6,398 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,496,840 ₫ (₨7,897) | ₨5,618 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,610,000 ₫ (₨5,722,095) | ₨1,778,140 | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,207 ₫ (₨96) | ₨81 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 208,442 ₫ (₨1,100) | ₨2,420 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ (₨269) | ₨205 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72,785 ₫ (₨384) | ₨1,014 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 657,742 ₫ (₨3,470) | ₨2,107 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54,891 ₫ (₨290) | ₨398 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53,428 ₫ (₨282) | ₨255 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92,476 ₫ (₨488) | ₨342 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,980 ₫ (₨195) | ₨141 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,737 ₫ (₨115) | ₨110 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99,705 ₫ (₨526) | ₨454 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 439,037 ₫ (₨2,316) | ₨1,581 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186,054 ₫ (₨982) | ₨1,138 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (₨10,551) | ₨3,973 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 518,966 ₫ (₨2,738) | ₨3,166 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130,700 ₫ (₨690) | ₨510 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,766 ₫ (₨241) | ₨356 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,119 ₫ (₨127) | ₨496 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,539,900 ₫ (₨60,881) | ₨57,586 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,694 ₫ (₨9) | ₨27 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 701,194 ₫ (₨3,699) | ₨3,816 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,117 ₫ (₨133) | ₨172 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan
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