Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Vietnam | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,535 ₫ (SGD $2.94) | SGD $13 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,161 ₫ (SGD $5.72) | SGD $10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,576 ₫ (SGD $2.55) | SGD $7 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,148 ₫ (SGD $2.03) | SGD $3.81 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,655 ₫ (SGD $2.28) | SGD $5.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,738 ₫ (SGD $1.67) | SGD $3.72 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (SGD $7) | SGD $16 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (SGD $4.25) | SGD $5.90 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,944 ₫ (SGD $1.85) | SGD $4.20 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,628 ₫ (SGD $1.21) | SGD $5.80 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 201,723 ₫ (SGD $11) | SGD $43 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32,066 ₫ (SGD $1.80) | SGD $3.26 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,897 ₫ (SGD $1.56) | SGD $3.25 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 76% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Vietnam | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,944,900 ₫ (SGD $1,622) | SGD $6,335 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,495,800 ₫ (SGD $812) | SGD $4,697 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500,000 ₫ (SGD $196) | SGD $276 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,908,000 ₫ (SGD $667) | SGD $4,640 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,084,200 ₫ (SGD $397) | SGD $3,300 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,319,480 ₫ (SGD $242) | SGD $181 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (SGD $16) | SGD $44 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,635,880 ₫ (SGD $428) | SGD $746 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (SGD $99) | SGD $189 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112,404 ₫ (SGD $6) | SGD $25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Vietnam | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (SGD $58) | SGD $105 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (SGD $49) | SGD $58 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (SGD $123) | SGD $143 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (SGD $127) | SGD $157 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 73% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Vietnam | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (SGD $57,752) | SGD $142,313 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,995 ₫ (SGD $1.29) | SGD $3.04 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144,905 ₫ (SGD $8) | SGD $129 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Vietnam | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (SGD $11) | SGD $13 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (SGD $8) | SGD $38 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (SGD $168) | SGD $73 | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (SGD $4.93) | SGD $13 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (SGD $4.90) | SGD $5.45 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 ₫ (SGD $2.52) | SGD $19 | - 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (SGD $2.07) | SGD $3.73 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (SGD $1.12) | SGD $5.22 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (SGD $5.74) | SGD $48 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 64% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Vietnam | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800,000 ₫ (SGD $45) | SGD $77 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (SGD $10) | SGD $31 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | SGD $216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 706,314 ₫ (SGD $40) | SGD $152 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 227,376 ₫ (SGD $13) | SGD $23 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50,164 ₫ (SGD $2.81) | SGD $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (SGD $1.43) | SGD $12 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (SGD $703) | SGD $922 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (SGD $0.08) | SGD $0.31 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (SGD $36) | SGD $189 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,316 ₫ (SGD $1.70) | SGD $16 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 69% cheaper than in Singapore
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