Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Slovenia
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Vietnam | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (€2.05) | €15 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,365 ₫ (€3.89) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,193 ₫ (€1.73) | €4.68 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,414 ₫ (€1.42) | €1.18 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,896 ₫ (€1.60) | €3.83 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,220 ₫ (€1.18) | €2.25 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (€4.93) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 79,338 ₫ (€3.10) | €1.68 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,925 ₫ (€1.33) | €1.47 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (€0.84) | €1.30 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (€8) | €15 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37,663 ₫ (€1.47) | €1.88 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (€1.15) | €1.24 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Vietnam | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,017,800 ₫ (€1,174) | €1,047 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (€585) | €913 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€279) | €264 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (€470) | €959 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (€281) | €617 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (€70) | €221 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (€11) | €19 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (€125) | €416 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€69) | €88 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.46) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Vietnam | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (€40) | €84 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (€34) | €37 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,030 ₫ (€86) | €100 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ (€92) | €128 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Vietnam | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (€40,316) | €26,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,913 ₫ (€1.05) | €1.55 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,358 ₫ (€5.61) | €37 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Slovenia | ||||
| Vietnam | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €16 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.46) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€117) | €54 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.42) | €3.62 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.13) | €2.50 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (€1.23) | €1.20 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (€1.25) | €2.27 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.01) | €18 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 39% cheaper than in Slovenia | ||||
| Vietnam | Slovenia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €24 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,353 ₫ (€7) | €13 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (€14) | €50 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (€24) | €40 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€5.94) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (€1.93) | €2.20 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (€0.96) | €2.67 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€491) | €568 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (€25) | €60 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ (€1.17) | €4.54 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 245 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Slovenia
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