Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,596 ₫ (13 zł) | 28 zł | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,016 ₫ (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54,516 ₫ (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,562 ₫ (5.92 zł) | 2.85 zł | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,772 ₫ (5.96 zł) | 10 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,139 ₫ (3.69 zł) | 7 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152,153 ₫ (25 zł) | 13 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82,582 ₫ (14 zł) | 3.27 zł | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,558 ₫ (5.92 zł) | 2.53 zł | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,801 ₫ (3.63 zł) | 3.26 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,846 ₫ (49 zł) | 28 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,009 ₫ (4.33 zł) | 5.44 zł | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20,068 ₫ (3.34 zł) | 2.59 zł | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,752,100 ₫ (3,790 zł) | 3,848 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,009,800 ₫ (1,834 zł) | 2,845 zł | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (238 zł) | 467 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,027,900 ₫ (1,837 zł) | 2,454 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,055,120 ₫ (1,175 zł) | 1,876 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 809,318 ₫ (135 zł) | 281 zł | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213,677 ₫ (36 zł) | 42 zł | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,221,780 ₫ (1,536 zł) | 1,669 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,664,950 ₫ (277 zł) | 470 zł | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 156,662 ₫ (26 zł) | 26 zł | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83,546 ₫ (14 zł) | 27 zł | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 997,532 ₫ (166 zł) | 300 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750,110 ₫ (125 zł) | 136 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,377,860 ₫ (396 zł) | 304 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,560,780 ₫ (260 zł) | 336 zł | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,095,000 ₫ (153,113 zł) | 81,339 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,310 ₫ (3.38 zł) | 5.11 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,310 ₫ (34 zł) | 108 zł | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,744 ₫ (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 511,825 ₫ (85 zł) | 30 zł | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 615,723 ₫ (103 zł) | 124 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60,892 ₫ (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 68,122 ₫ (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 104,384 ₫ (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,649 ₫ (2.94 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,550 ₫ (3.59 zł) | 8 zł | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,981 ₫ (12 zł) | 45 zł | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 358,347 ₫ (60 zł) | 66 zł | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 191,700 ₫ (32 zł) | 55 zł | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 550,316 ₫ (92 zł) | 195 zł | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576,401 ₫ (96 zł) | 131 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,527 ₫ (23 zł) | 23 zł | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51,021 ₫ (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53,316 ₫ (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,836,000 ₫ (1,972 zł) | 1,908 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,579 ₫ (0.26 zł) | 0.42 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 579,950 ₫ (97 zł) | 114 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,758 ₫ (4.12 zł) | 16 zł | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Poland
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