Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Vietnam | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (16 ﷼) | 40 ﷼ | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (13 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (9 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (4.69 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (5.52 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (2.33 ﷼) | 5.75 ﷼ | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (27 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (15 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (6 ﷼) | 4.87 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (2.29 ﷼) | 31 ﷼ | - 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (74 ﷼) | 148 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (4.23 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (3.04 ﷼) | 4.63 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 64% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Vietnam | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (4,917 ﷼) | 10,893 ﷼ | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (1,867 ﷼) | 6,964 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (1,109 ﷼) | 439 ﷼ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (1,779 ﷼) | 7,671 ﷼ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (1,164 ﷼) | 4,418 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (277 ﷼) | 368 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (42 ﷼) | 327 ﷼ | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (498 ﷼) | 1,993 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (276 ﷼) | 417 ﷼ | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (29 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (22 ﷼) | 30 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 4% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Vietnam | Qatar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 221 ﷼ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (155 ﷼) | 167 ﷼ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (347 ﷼) | 359 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 360 ﷼ | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is about the same as in Qatar | ||||
| Vietnam | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (129,850 ﷼) | 104,438 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (3.89 ﷼) | 2.14 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (103 ﷼) | 150 ﷼ | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Vietnam | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (29 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (22 ﷼) | 65 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (466 ﷼) | 263 ﷼ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (25 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (14 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (12 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (4.88 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (4.94 ﷼) | 9 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (16 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 65% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Vietnam | Qatar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (59 ﷼) | 199 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (33 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (57 ﷼) | 387 ﷼ | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (124 ﷼) | 321 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (24 ﷼) | 78 ﷼ | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (8 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (5.97 ﷼) | 60 ﷼ | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (1,947 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (0.28 ﷼) | 0.72 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (87 ﷼) | 456 ﷼ | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (5.26 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 45% cheaper than in Qatar
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