- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,674 ₫ (₨462) | ₨557 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 92,143 ₫ (₨555) | ₨619 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,954 ₫ (₨301) | ₨219 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,359 ₫ (₨201) | ₨108 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,890 ₫ (₨204) | ₨122 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,684 ₫ (₨143) | ₨79 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105,667 ₫ (₨637) | ₨613 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,076 ₫ (₨404) | ₨156 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,494 ₫ (₨166) | ₨39 | + 320% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,311 ₫ (₨104) | ₨283 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 254,059 ₫ (₨1,531) | ₨2,980 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,479 ₫ (₨135) | ₨116 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,187 ₫ (₨98) | ₨57 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,773,300 ₫ (₨113,132) | ₨56,589 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,037,800 ₫ (₨72,542) | ₨35,418 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (₨7,537) | ₨8,319 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,491,500 ₫ (₨63,224) | ₨46,212 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,975,650 ₫ (₨42,037) | ₨29,470 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 526,978 ₫ (₨3,176) | ₨6,959 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (₨1,324) | ₨2,729 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,531,300 ₫ (₨69,490) | ₨41,526 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (₨21,778) | ₨11,677 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (₨859) | ₨499 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,107 ₫ (₨507) | ₨1,031 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 850,489 ₫ (₨5,125) | ₨2,663 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (₨4,869) | ₨4,551 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (₨11,421) | ₨6,644 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (₨8,850) | ₨6,006 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ (₨6,008,660) | ₨2,115,150 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (₨112) | ₨92 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221,122 ₫ (₨1,333) | ₨2,561 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,811 ₫ (₨252) | ₨241 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383,630 ₫ (₨2,312) | ₨748 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (₨3,510) | ₨2,396 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (₨388) | ₨445 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (₨346) | ₨320 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (₨479) | ₨365 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (₨169) | ₨158 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (₨132) | ₨112 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (₨558) | ₨589 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478,902 ₫ (₨2,886) | ₨1,589 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,056 ₫ (₨1,091) | ₨1,181 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (₨5,500) | ₨3,978 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 609,240 ₫ (₨3,671) | ₨3,176 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140,531 ₫ (₨847) | ₨1,228 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,673 ₫ (₨299) | ₨389 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (₨146) | ₨548 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (₨64,026) | ₨57,145 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (₨10) | ₨52 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 798,664 ₫ (₨4,813) | ₨3,979 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27,357 ₫ (₨165) | ₨281 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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