- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 1% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61,707 ₫ (₨313) | ₨499 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,815 ₫ (₨476) | ₨566 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46,995 ₫ (₨238) | ₨226 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,425 ₫ (₨170) | ₨104 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36,850 ₫ (₨187) | ₨116 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,488 ₫ (₨114) | ₨86 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 114,625 ₫ (₨581) | ₨462 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,736 ₫ (₨323) | ₨145 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,969 ₫ (₨132) | ₨39 | + 238% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,711 ₫ (₨85) | ₨252 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 265,434 ₫ (₨1,346) | ₨1,400 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 24,077 ₫ (₨122) | ₨116 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,317 ₫ (₨83) | ₨56 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,650,800 ₫ (₨99,680) | ₨55,103 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,378,600 ₫ (₨62,791) | ₨34,195 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,413,140 ₫ (₨7,168) | ₨8,791 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,813,600 ₫ (₨59,925) | ₨43,999 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,611,190 ₫ (₨33,536) | ₨29,502 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 888,025 ₫ (₨4,505) | ₨6,095 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,373 ₫ (₨1,006) | ₨2,759 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,567,570 ₫ (₨43,459) | ₨39,879 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,718,060 ₫ (₨18,860) | ₨10,578 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177,252 ₫ (₨899) | ₨529 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89,733 ₫ (₨455) | ₨816 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 2% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 923,364 ₫ (₨4,684) | ₨2,774 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 730,333 ₫ (₨3,705) | ₨4,558 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,866,270 ₫ (₨9,467) | ₨6,214 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,496,840 ₫ (₨7,593) | ₨5,285 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,102,360,000 ₫ (₨5,591,785) | ₨1,816,020 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,229 ₫ (₨92) | ₨78 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 201,466 ₫ (₨1,022) | ₨2,538 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ (₨259) | ₨221 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72,785 ₫ (₨369) | ₨485 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 657,742 ₫ (₨3,336) | ₨2,261 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54,891 ₫ (₨278) | ₨429 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53,428 ₫ (₨271) | ₨250 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92,476 ₫ (₨469) | ₨327 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30,814 ₫ (₨156) | ₨145 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22,879 ₫ (₨116) | ₨107 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99,705 ₫ (₨506) | ₨455 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375,299 ₫ (₨1,904) | ₨1,630 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187,882 ₫ (₨953) | ₨1,112 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (₨10,145) | ₨2,379 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 518,966 ₫ (₨2,632) | ₨3,097 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130,700 ₫ (₨663) | ₨613 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,766 ₫ (₨232) | ₨362 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,119 ₫ (₨122) | ₨427 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,588,300 ₫ (₨58,782) | ₨54,617 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 ₫ (₨25) | ₨76 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 705,215 ₫ (₨3,577) | ₨3,656 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,117 ₫ (₨127) | ₨173 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,539 prices entered by 647 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan
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