Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54,129 ₫ (11 lei) | 53 lei | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100,769 ₫ (20 lei) | 29 lei | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,576 ₫ (9 lei) | 16 lei | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,337 ₫ (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,655 ₫ (8 lei) | 15 lei | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,738 ₫ (5.78 lei) | 8 lei | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (15 lei) | 4.88 lei | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,944 ₫ (6 lei) | 3.66 lei | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,421 ₫ (4.16 lei) | 4.36 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 201,723 ₫ (39 lei) | 34 lei | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32,067 ₫ (6 lei) | 8 lei | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,897 ₫ (5.42 lei) | 3.79 lei | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,916,600 ₫ (5,616 lei) | 3,745 lei | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,652,500 ₫ (2,846 lei) | 2,284 lei | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500,000 ₫ (680 lei) | 638 lei | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,908,000 ₫ (2,313 lei) | 2,120 lei | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,178,070 ₫ (1,394 lei) | 1,495 lei | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,319,480 ₫ (839 lei) | 440 lei | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (55 lei) | 41 lei | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,635,880 ₫ (1,483 lei) | 1,583 lei | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (345 lei) | 468 lei | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (37 lei) | 49 lei | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 146,600 ₫ (28 lei) | 39 lei | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (200 lei) | 302 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (170 lei) | 190 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (428 lei) | 355 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (441 lei) | 405 lei | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 9% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (200,181 lei) | 102,208 lei | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,995 ₫ (4.47 lei) | 7 lei | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144,905 ₫ (28 lei) | 92 lei | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (36 lei) | 29 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (27 lei) | 29 lei | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (583 lei) | 216 lei | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (17 lei) | 25 lei | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 ₫ (9 lei) | 22 lei | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (3.88 lei) | 13 lei | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (20 lei) | 48 lei | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
| Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800,000 ₫ (155 lei) | 136 lei | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (35 lei) | 66 lei | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 149 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 706,314 ₫ (137 lei) | 211 lei | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 227,376 ₫ (44 lei) | 33 lei | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50,164 ₫ (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (4.97 lei) | 10 lei | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,435 lei) | 3,079 lei | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.27 lei) | 0.37 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (126 lei) | 188 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,316 ₫ (5.89 lei) | 23 lei | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Romania
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