Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75,005 ₫ (₨498) | ₨605 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85,126 ₫ (₨565) | ₨657 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 59,362 ₫ (₨394) | ₨249 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 34,542 ₫ (₨229) | ₨110 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,486 ₫ (₨262) | ₨122 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,678 ₫ (₨157) | ₨113 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,299 ₫ (₨752) | ₨510 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,505 ₫ (₨535) | ₨181 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29,375 ₫ (₨195) | ₨46 | + 324% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,621 ₫ (₨130) | ₨366 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 324,523 ₫ (₨2,155) | ₨2,502 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,653 ₫ (₨184) | ₨127 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22,862 ₫ (₨152) | ₨56 | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,547,900 ₫ (₨156,362) | ₨54,670 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,118,700 ₫ (₨73,830) | ₨36,369 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (₨9,473) | ₨9,463 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,685,100 ₫ (₨70,951) | ₨48,807 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,170,840 ₫ (₨54,256) | ₨29,928 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 855,268 ₫ (₨5,679) | ₨8,151 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 193,656 ₫ (₨1,286) | ₨2,478 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,356,750 ₫ (₨55,490) | ₨39,996 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,564,410 ₫ (₨10,388) | ₨12,115 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96,948 ₫ (₨644) | ₨593 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 145,991 ₫ (₨969) | ₨773 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 977,870 ₫ (₨6,493) | ₨2,113 | + 207% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 497,585 ₫ (₨3,304) | ₨3,540 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,119,620 ₫ (₨14,075) | ₨6,553 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,283,390 ₫ (₨8,522) | ₨5,618 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 886,113,000 ₫ (₨5,883,929) | ₨1,997,080 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,641 ₫ (₨137) | ₨112 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,987 ₫ (₨1,361) | ₨1,892 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,536 ₫ (₨336) | ₨311 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,169,260 ₫ (₨7,764) | ₨1,433 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41,347 ₫ (₨275) | ₨514 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,666 ₫ (₨383) | ₨312 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 102,759 ₫ (₨682) | ₨305 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,754 ₫ (₨118) | ₨189 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23,831 ₫ (₨158) | ₨134 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 ₫ (₨332) | ₨388 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 379,763 ₫ (₨2,522) | ₨1,486 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 188,627 ₫ (₨1,253) | ₨1,191 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 765,286 ₫ (₨5,082) | ₨3,621 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 637,353 ₫ (₨4,232) | ₨3,615 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134,117 ₫ (₨891) | ₨885 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 54,586 ₫ (₨362) | ₨325 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 54,352 ₫ (₨361) | ₨393 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,516,800 ₫ (₨96,394) | ₨55,804 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,547 ₫ (₨10) | ₨4.62 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 533,216 ₫ (₨3,541) | ₨4,179 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,128 ₫ (₨213) | ₨217 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,552 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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