Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (€4.16) | €10 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (€3.31) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (€2.40) | €3.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (€1.19) | €0.87 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (€1.40) | €2.79 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (€0.59) | €2.03 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (€7) | €5.24 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (€3.72) | €1.81 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (€1.57) | €1.39 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (€0.58) | €1.07 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (€19) | €4.77 | + 296% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (€1.07) | €2.28 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (€0.77) | €0.80 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (€1,249) | €1,185 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (€474) | €861 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€282) | €149 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (€452) | €825 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (€296) | €605 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (€70) | €140 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (€11) | €27 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (€126) | €334 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€70) | €96 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.51) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 17% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €72 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (€39) | €30 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (€88) | €72 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €89 | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 18% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (€32,977) | €31,059 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,508 ₫ (€0.97) | €1.87 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (€26) | €35 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 14% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €4.42 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.51) | €6 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€118) | €64 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (€6) | €3.31 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.45) | €3.51 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.16) | €5.21 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (€1.24) | €1.78 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (€1.26) | €2.03 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.04) | €13 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €27 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (€14) | €49 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€5.99) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (€2.07) | €2.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (€1.52) | €1.93 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€495) | €575 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (€0.07) | €0.31 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (€22) | €35 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,919 ₫ (€1.34) | €5.14 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Portugal
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