Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (19 zł) | 34 zł | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (5.58 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (2.77 zł) | 11 zł | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (32 zł) | 18 zł | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (17 zł) | 3.82 zł | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (7 zł) | 3.32 zł | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (2.72 zł) | 4.08 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (89 zł) | 29 zł | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (5.03 zł) | 8 zł | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (3.61 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (5,844 zł) | 5,837 zł | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (2,219 zł) | 4,354 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (1,319 zł) | 944 zł | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (2,115 zł) | 3,214 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (1,383 zł) | 2,442 zł | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (329 zł) | 490 zł | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (50 zł) | 55 zł | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (592 zł) | 1,557 zł | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (328 zł) | 435 zł | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (34 zł) | 45 zł | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 16% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 338 zł | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (185 zł) | 141 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (412 zł) | 339 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 388 zł | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 10% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (154,350 zł) | 103,735 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (4.62 zł) | 7 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (122 zł) | 115 zł | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 43% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (35 zł) | 17 zł | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (26 zł) | 48 zł | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (554 zł) | 169 zł | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (5.80 zł) | 5.90 zł | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (5.88 zł) | 10 zł | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (19 zł) | 51 zł | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (70 zł) | 84 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (39 zł) | 58 zł | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (68 zł) | 183 zł | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (147 zł) | 176 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (28 zł) | 23 zł | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,315 zł) | 2,602 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (0.34 zł) | 0.32 zł | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (103 zł) | 142 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (6 zł) | 17 zł | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Poland
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