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Cost of living in Vietnam compared to South Korea
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,475 ₫ (₩3,598) | ₩9,039 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 91,349 ₫ (₩4,473) | ₩6,379 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,874 ₫ (₩2,442) | ₩5,040 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,787 ₫ (₩1,606) | ₩2,592 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,811 ₫ (₩1,705) | ₩4,035 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,610 ₫ (₩1,107) | ₩5,887 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 104,658 ₫ (₩5,125) | ₩12,725 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,710 ₫ (₩3,316) | ₩6,582 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,277 ₫ (₩1,385) | ₩5,233 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,882 ₫ (₩876) | ₩2,368 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280,488 ₫ (₩13,735) | ₩25,551 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,557 ₫ (₩1,105) | ₩2,560 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,694 ₫ (₩817) | ₩2,792 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,243,500 ₫ (₩991,310) | ₩1,301,470 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,000,000 ₫ (₩587,632) | ₩1,061,050 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,035,800 ₫ (₩50,722) | ₩162,088 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,153,000 ₫ (₩497,185) | ₩792,485 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,490,470 ₫ (₩317,834) | ₩526,218 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,712 ₫ (₩25,156) | ₩84,737 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207,226 ₫ (₩10,148) | ₩28,283 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,541,200 ₫ (₩516,195) | ₩427,447 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,857,760 ₫ (₩139,943) | ₩82,305 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161,630 ₫ (₩7,915) | ₩9,561 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 92,369 ₫ (₩4,523) | ₩21,912 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 936,673 ₫ (₩45,868) | ₩78,411 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 853,837 ₫ (₩41,812) | ₩40,086 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,943,150 ₫ (₩95,155) | ₩108,514 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,872,580 ₫ (₩91,699) | ₩129,885 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 980,186,000 ₫ (₩47,999,028) | ₩28,304,900 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 19,079 ₫ (₩934) | ₩1,480 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 228,291 ₫ (₩11,179) | ₩58,054 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,492 ₫ (₩2,228) | ₩5,574 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 645,197 ₫ (₩31,595) | ₩8,346 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 541,275 ₫ (₩26,506) | ₩18,483 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 61,677 ₫ (₩3,020) | ₩13,179 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63,777 ₫ (₩3,123) | ₩6,833 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,309 ₫ (₩3,933) | ₩10,222 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21,019 ₫ (₩1,029) | ₩2,177 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,710 ₫ (₩1,063) | ₩2,752 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84,401 ₫ (₩4,133) | ₩15,001 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 343,183 ₫ (₩16,805) | ₩33,637 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 185,610 ₫ (₩9,089) | ₩21,226 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 576,328 ₫ (₩28,222) | ₩186,616 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 594,476 ₫ (₩29,111) | ₩59,297 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146,488 ₫ (₩7,173) | ₩10,057 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,873 ₫ (₩2,344) | ₩5,173 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,752 ₫ (₩1,408) | ₩4,727 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,836,000 ₫ (₩579,601) | ₩588,221 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,170 ₫ (₩57) | ₩169 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 695,946 ₫ (₩34,080) | ₩81,212 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,834 ₫ (₩1,314) | ₩4,544 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in South Korea
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