- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,650 ₫ (12 zł) | 27 zł | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (5.45 zł) | 2.98 zł | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (5.62 zł) | 11 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (3.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (11 zł) | 3.57 zł | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (4.66 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (2.69 zł) | 3.20 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (44 zł) | 30 zł | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (3.74 zł) | 5.20 zł | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (2.65 zł) | 2.61 zł | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (3,418 zł) | 3,935 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (2,144 zł) | 2,920 zł | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (203 zł) | 472 zł | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (1,958 zł) | 2,373 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (1,117 zł) | 1,769 zł | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (100 zł) | 302 zł | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (36 zł) | 38 zł | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (1,759 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (587 zł) | 429 zł | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,884 ₫ (13 zł) | 25 zł | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (144 zł) | 284 zł | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (131 zł) | 151 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (308 zł) | 295 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (239 zł) | 332 zł | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (175,396 zł) | 78,809 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (3.01 zł) | 4.93 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (36 zł) | 105 zł | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (13 zł) | 30 zł | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (99 zł) | 129 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (4.57 zł) | 4.92 zł | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (3.56 zł) | 8 zł | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (15 zł) | 39 zł | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (71 zł) | 68 zł | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (29 zł) | 54 zł | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (142 zł) | 215 zł | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (89 zł) | 124 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (23 zł) | 22 zł | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (3.94 zł) | 9 zł | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (1,727 zł) | 1,980 zł | - 13% | |
| 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 | 713,981 ₫ (116 zł) | 129 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (4.10 zł) | 16 zł | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Poland
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