Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60,170 ₫ (11 zł) | 31 zł | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 86,718 ₫ (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 37,007 ₫ (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,141 ₫ (5.83 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 49,061 ₫ (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24,062 ₫ (4.23 zł) | 7 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 133,641 ₫ (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58,054 ₫ (10 zł) | 3.64 zł | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 30,000 ₫ (5.28 zł) | 2.67 zł | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20,718 ₫ (3.64 zł) | 3.36 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 278,004 ₫ (49 zł) | 30 zł | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,487 ₫ (4.66 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,126 ₫ (4.77 zł) | 2.93 zł | + 63% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,872,100 ₫ (4,198 zł) | 4,164 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,898,600 ₫ (2,972 zł) | 3,165 zł | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,684,640 ₫ (296 zł) | 543 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,925,200 ₫ (2,097 zł) | 2,615 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,566,060 ₫ (1,506 zł) | 1,984 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 620,110 ₫ (109 zł) | 293 zł | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268,345 ₫ (47 zł) | 39 zł | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,578,060 ₫ (453 zł) | 1,715 zł | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000,000 ₫ (176 zł) | 383 zł | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120,000 ₫ (21 zł) | 32 zł | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 73,029 ₫ (13 zł) | 38 zł | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 991,728 ₫ (174 zł) | 306 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 606,630 ₫ (107 zł) | 151 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,337,920 ₫ (411 zł) | 294 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,188,270 ₫ (385 zł) | 340 zł | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 977,777,000 ₫ (171,956 zł) | 76,811 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,286 ₫ (3.39 zł) | 5.38 zł | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174,561 ₫ (31 zł) | 112 zł | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 26% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,650,000 ₫ (290 zł) | 149 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (28 zł) | 13 zł | + 112% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 13 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33,210 ₫ (5.84 zł) | 4.78 zł | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 32,963 ₫ (5.80 zł) | 8 zł | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50,000 ₫ (9 zł) | 46 zł | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (67 zł) | 71 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199,711 ₫ (35 zł) | 50 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,651,090 ₫ (290 zł) | 186 zł | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 645,608 ₫ (114 zł) | 124 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 165,995 ₫ (29 zł) | 26 zł | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,752 ₫ (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,740 ₫ (4.88 zł) | 11 zł | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000,000 ₫ (2,638 zł) | 2,067 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (0.32 zł) | 0.25 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 588,437 ₫ (103 zł) | 98 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,270 ₫ (4.27 zł) | 17 zł | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Poland
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