Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Vietnam | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (485 Дин.) | 999 Дин. | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (385 Дин.) | 790 Дин. | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (280 Дин.) | 394 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (139 Дин.) | 136 Дин. | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (164 Дин.) | 250 Дин. | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (69 Дин.) | 157 Дин. | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (799 Дин.) | 563 Дин. | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (434 Дин.) | 99 Дин. | + 337% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (183 Дин.) | 81 Дин. | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (68 Дин.) | 79 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (2,206 Дин.) | 861 Дин. | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (125 Дин.) | 147 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (90 Дин.) | 68 Дин. | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Vietnam | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (145,613 Дин.) | 125,737 Дин. | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (55,281 Дин.) | 68,671 Дин. | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (32,856 Дин.) | 15,092 Дин. | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (52,694 Дин.) | 62,151 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (34,464 Дин.) | 40,526 Дин. | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (8,193 Дин.) | 11,355 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (1,257 Дин.) | 2,344 Дин. | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (14,746 Дин.) | 41,323 Дин. | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (8,165 Дин.) | 15,273 Дин. | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (851 Дин.) | 904 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (642 Дин.) | 712 Дин. | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Vietnam | Serbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 10,692 Дин. | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (4,599 Дин.) | 5,268 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (10,266 Дин.) | 10,864 Дин. | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 14,590 Дин. | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Vietnam | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (3,845,596 Дин.) | 1,800,000 Дин. | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (115 Дин.) | 184 Дин. | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (3,044 Дин.) | 2,906 Дин. | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 32% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Vietnam | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (864 Дин.) | 694 Дин. | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (642 Дин.) | 583 Дин. | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (13,797 Дин.) | 2,706 Дин. | + 410% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (736 Дин.) | 604 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (402 Дин.) | 521 Дин. | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (368 Дин.) | 514 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (145 Дин.) | 226 Дин. | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (146 Дин.) | 280 Дин. | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (471 Дин.) | 823 Дин. | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Vietnam | Serbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (1,741 Дин.) | 2,458 Дин. | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (973 Дин.) | 1,267 Дин. | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (1,684 Дин.) | 3,799 Дин. | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (3,664 Дин.) | 4,802 Дин. | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (698 Дин.) | 744 Дин. | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (242 Дин.) | 221 Дин. | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (177 Дин.) | 245 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (57,674 Дин.) | 80,381 Дин. | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (8 Дин.) | 50 Дин. | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (2,579 Дин.) | 3,538 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (156 Дин.) | 412 Дин. | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 676 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is about the same as in Serbia
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