Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Serbia
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,596 ₫ (364 Дин.) | 1,164 Дин. | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,016 ₫ (430 Дин.) | 532 Дин. | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54,516 ₫ (249 Дин.) | 292 Дин. | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,562 ₫ (163 Дин.) | 100 Дин. | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,772 ₫ (164 Дин.) | 176 Дин. | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,139 ₫ (101 Дин.) | 128 Дин. | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152,153 ₫ (696 Дин.) | 347 Дин. | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82,582 ₫ (378 Дин.) | 88 Дин. | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,558 ₫ (163 Дин.) | 72 Дин. | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,801 ₫ (100 Дин.) | 74 Дин. | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,846 ₫ (1,339 Дин.) | 602 Дин. | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,009 ₫ (119 Дин.) | 125 Дин. | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20,068 ₫ (92 Дин.) | 41 Дин. | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is about the same as in Serbia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,752,100 ₫ (104,023 Дин.) | 66,607 Дин. | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,009,800 ₫ (50,337 Дин.) | 46,784 Дин. | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (6,523 Дин.) | 13,998 Дин. | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,027,900 ₫ (50,420 Дин.) | 42,865 Дин. | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,055,120 ₫ (32,256 Дин.) | 26,456 Дин. | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 809,318 ₫ (3,700 Дин.) | 10,345 Дин. | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213,677 ₫ (977 Дин.) | 1,506 Дин. | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,221,780 ₫ (42,162 Дин.) | 39,948 Дин. | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,664,950 ₫ (7,612 Дин.) | 13,979 Дин. | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 156,662 ₫ (716 Дин.) | 622 Дин. | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83,546 ₫ (382 Дин.) | 445 Дин. | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 997,532 ₫ (4,561 Дин.) | 9,442 Дин. | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750,110 ₫ (3,430 Дин.) | 4,004 Дин. | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,377,860 ₫ (10,872 Дин.) | 8,967 Дин. | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,560,780 ₫ (7,136 Дин.) | 11,646 Дин. | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,095,000 ₫ (4,202,115 Дин.) | 1,993,000 Дин. | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,310 ₫ (93 Дин.) | 154 Дин. | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,310 ₫ (934 Дин.) | 3,060 Дин. | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Serbia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,744 ₫ (259 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 511,825 ₫ (2,340 Дин.) | 435 Дин. | + 438% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 615,723 ₫ (2,815 Дин.) | 2,514 Дин. | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60,892 ₫ (278 Дин.) | 386 Дин. | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 68,122 ₫ (311 Дин.) | 436 Дин. | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 104,384 ₫ (477 Дин.) | 360 Дин. | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,649 ₫ (81 Дин.) | 136 Дин. | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,550 ₫ (99 Дин.) | 160 Дин. | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,981 ₫ (338 Дин.) | 504 Дин. | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Serbia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 358,347 ₫ (1,638 Дин.) | 1,889 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 191,700 ₫ (876 Дин.) | 864 Дин. | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 550,316 ₫ (2,516 Дин.) | 3,000 Дин. | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576,401 ₫ (2,635 Дин.) | 3,587 Дин. | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,527 ₫ (633 Дин.) | 473 Дин. | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51,021 ₫ (233 Дин.) | 166 Дин. | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53,316 ₫ (244 Дин.) | 201 Дин. | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,836,000 ₫ (54,114 Дин.) | 62,022 Дин. | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,579 ₫ (7 Дин.) | 13 Дин. | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 579,950 ₫ (2,652 Дин.) | 2,775 Дин. | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,758 ₫ (113 Дин.) | 320 Дин. | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Serbia
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