- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Qatar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Qatar
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ (11 ﷼) | 71 ﷼ | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (14 ﷼) | 24 ﷼ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (8 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (5.24 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (5.40 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (3.64 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (17 ﷼) | 22 ﷼ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (11 ﷼) | 8 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (4.48 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (2.59 ﷼) | 19 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (42 ﷼) | 101 ﷼ | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (3.60 ﷼) | 5.81 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (2.54 ﷼) | 4.16 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 71% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (3,285 ﷼) | 10,403 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (2,060 ﷼) | 6,754 ﷼ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (195 ﷼) | 392 ﷼ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,957,600 ₫ (1,712 ﷼) | 7,672 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (1,073 ﷼) | 4,214 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (96 ﷼) | 268 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (34 ﷼) | 243 ﷼ | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (1,691 ﷼) | 1,375 ﷼ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (565 ﷼) | 424 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (22 ﷼) | 36 ﷼ | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ (12 ﷼) | 33 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (138 ﷼) | 224 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (126 ﷼) | 242 ﷼ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (296 ﷼) | 406 ﷼ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (229 ﷼) | 408 ﷼ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (168,586 ﷼) | 77,286 ﷼ | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (2.89 ﷼) | 1.91 ﷼ | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (34 ﷼) | 303 ﷼ | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (7 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (13 ﷼) | 59 ﷼ | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (91 ﷼) | 261 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (10 ﷼) | 27 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (9 ﷼) | 16 ﷼ | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (12 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (4.39 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (3.42 ﷼) | 13 ﷼ | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (14 ﷼) | 45 ﷼ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 69% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (68 ﷼) | 198 ﷼ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (28 ﷼) | 86 ﷼ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (143 ﷼) | 264 ﷼ | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (86 ﷼) | 341 ﷼ | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (22 ﷼) | 61 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (7 ﷼) | 20 ﷼ | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (3.78 ﷼) | 43 ﷼ | - 91% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (1,660 ﷼) | 2,674 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (0.25 ﷼) | 0.66 ﷼ | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (112 ﷼) | 542 ﷼ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (3.94 ﷼) | 10 ﷼ | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in Qatar
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