Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ (₨1,192) | ₨853 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ (₨1,097) | ₨1,049 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ (₨517) | ₨492 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ (₨404) | ₨185 | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ (₨426) | ₨314 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (₨326) | ₨168 | + 94% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (₨1,583) | ₨1,416 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (₨813) | ₨317 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (₨363) | ₨97 | + 275% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ (₨223) | ₨506 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (₨2,544) | ₨2,654 | - 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ (₨272) | ₨204 | + 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (₨327) | ₨193 | + 70% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ (₨327,099) | ₨152,835 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ (₨160,138) | ₨91,231 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (₨31,721) | ₨33,939 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ (₨135,111) | ₨75,769 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (₨82,244) | ₨53,656 | + 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ (₨31,024) | ₨20,047 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (₨3,144) | ₨2,152 | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (₨72,244) | ₨60,264 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (₨22,668) | ₨26,966 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (₨1,598) | ₨1,409 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ (₨1,620) | ₨2,151 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 49% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (₨11,681) | ₨4,450 | + 162% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (₨9,947) | ₨8,668 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (₨26,227) | ₨18,609 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (₨26,770) | ₨7,339 | + 265% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ (₨7,830,752) | ₨4,426,660 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ (₨262) | ₨277 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ (₨2,567) | ₨3,424 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | + 151% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₨2,129) | ₨606 | + 251% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (₨1,583) | ₨998 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₨34,003) | ₨2,526 | + 1246% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (₨997) | ₨851 | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (₨708) | ₨669 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (₨782) | ₨526 | + 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (₨355) | ₨209 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (₨408) | ₨282 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (₨742) | ₨2,238 | - 67% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Vietnam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ (₨6,124) | ₨3,608 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ (₨1,613) | ₨1,829 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨5,580 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (₨7,277) | ₨6,757 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (₨2,539) | ₨2,441 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ (₨726) | ₨794 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ (₨437) | ₨706 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₨142,134) | ₨72,434 | + 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (₨16) | ₨3.61 | + 342% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (₨7,056) | ₨2,832 | + 149% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ (₨351) | ₨441 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,664 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 44% more expensive than in Pakistan
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