- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,674 ₫ (12 zł) | 26 zł | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 92,143 ₫ (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,954 ₫ (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,359 ₫ (5.40 zł) | 2.96 zł | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,890 ₫ (5.49 zł) | 10 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,684 ₫ (3.84 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105,667 ₫ (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,076 ₫ (11 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,494 ₫ (4.45 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,311 ₫ (2.80 zł) | 3.11 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 254,059 ₫ (41 zł) | 30 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,479 ₫ (3.64 zł) | 5.24 zł | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,187 ₫ (2.62 zł) | 2.75 zł | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,773,300 ₫ (3,040 zł) | 3,939 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,037,800 ₫ (1,950 zł) | 2,905 zł | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (203 zł) | 462 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,491,500 ₫ (1,699 zł) | 2,410 zł | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,975,650 ₫ (1,130 zł) | 1,829 zł | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 526,978 ₫ (85 zł) | 315 zł | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (36 zł) | 37 zł | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,531,300 ₫ (1,868 zł) | 1,847 zł | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (585 zł) | 413 zł | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,107 ₫ (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 850,489 ₫ (138 zł) | 297 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (131 zł) | 158 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (307 zł) | 299 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (238 zł) | 331 zł | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 1% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ (161,480 zł) | 78,778 zł | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (3.00 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221,122 ₫ (36 zł) | 104 zł | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,811 ₫ (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383,630 ₫ (62 zł) | 29 zł | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (94 zł) | 126 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (4.55 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (3.54 zł) | 8 zł | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (15 zł) | 38 zł | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478,902 ₫ (78 zł) | 65 zł | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,056 ₫ (29 zł) | 54 zł | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (148 zł) | 222 zł | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 609,240 ₫ (99 zł) | 128 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140,531 ₫ (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,673 ₫ (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (3.92 zł) | 9 zł | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (1,721 zł) | 1,949 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (0.26 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 798,664 ₫ (129 zł) | 124 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27,357 ₫ (4.43 zł) | 16 zł | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Poland
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