Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Romania
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ (19 lei) | 49 lei | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ (18 lei) | 30 lei | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ (8 lei) | 15 lei | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ (7 lei) | 15 lei | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (5.31 lei) | 9 lei | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (26 lei) | 23 lei | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (13 lei) | 5.28 lei | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (5.90 lei) | 4.14 lei | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ (3.63 lei) | 4.78 lei | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (41 lei) | 35 lei | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ (4.43 lei) | 9 lei | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (5.32 lei) | 3.14 lei | + 70% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ (5,324 lei) | 3,678 lei | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ (2,606 lei) | 2,402 lei | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (516 lei) | 752 lei | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ (2,199 lei) | 2,223 lei | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (1,339 lei) | 1,443 lei | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ (505 lei) | 424 lei | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (51 lei) | 38 lei | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (1,176 lei) | 1,546 lei | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (369 lei) | 609 lei | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (26 lei) | 46 lei | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ (26 lei) | 35 lei | - 24% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (190 lei) | 251 lei | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (162 lei) | 176 lei | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (427 lei) | 341 lei | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (436 lei) | 382 lei | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ (127,449 lei) | 92,766 lei | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ (4.26 lei) | 7 lei | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ (42 lei) | 96 lei | - 56% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Romania | ||||
Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (35 lei) | 36 lei | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (26 lei) | 30 lei | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (553 lei) | 240 lei | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (16 lei) | 25 lei | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (12 lei) | 18 lei | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (13 lei) | 25 lei | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (5.78 lei) | 7 lei | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (7 lei) | 18 lei | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (12 lei) | 45 lei | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in Romania | ||||
Vietnam | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ (100 lei) | 110 lei | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ (26 lei) | 58 lei | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 148 lei | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (118 lei) | 225 lei | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (41 lei) | 32 lei | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ (12 lei) | 15 lei | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ (7 lei) | 12 lei | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (2,313 lei) | 3,666 lei | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.26 lei) | 0.53 lei | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (115 lei) | 183 lei | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ (5.71 lei) | 24 lei | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,302 prices entered by 165 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Romania
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