Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ (17 zł) | 43 zł | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ (5.70 zł) | 3.99 zł | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ (6 zł) | 14 zł | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (4.60 zł) | 12 zł | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (11 zł) | 4.13 zł | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (5.12 zł) | 4.80 zł | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ (3.15 zł) | 4.14 zł | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (36 zł) | 33 zł | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ (3.84 zł) | 9 zł | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (4.61 zł) | 3.81 zł | + 21% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ (4,613 zł) | 6,695 zł | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ (2,258 zł) | 4,717 zł | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (447 zł) | 889 zł | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ (1,905 zł) | 3,755 zł | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (1,160 zł) | 2,834 zł | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ (438 zł) | 459 zł | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (44 zł) | 56 zł | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (1,019 zł) | 1,500 zł | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (320 zł) | 679 zł | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (23 zł) | 44 zł | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ (23 zł) | 46 zł | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (165 zł) | 301 zł | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (140 zł) | 151 zł | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (370 zł) | 338 zł | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (378 zł) | 387 zł | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ (110,430 zł) | 118,744 zł | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ (3.69 zł) | 7 zł | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ (36 zł) | 111 zł | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 12% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (22 zł) | 22 zł | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (480 zł) | 187 zł | + 156% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (5.01 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (5.76 zł) | 10 zł | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (10 zł) | 54 zł | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Vietnam | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ (86 zł) | 104 zł | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ (23 zł) | 56 zł | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 232 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (103 zł) | 186 zł | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (36 zł) | 29 zł | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ (6 zł) | 14 zł | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,004 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 52% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.23 zł) | 0.48 zł | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (100 zł) | 151 zł | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ (4.95 zł) | 19 zł | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Poland
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