- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ (₩3,445) | ₩8,989 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (₩4,340) | ₩6,461 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (₩2,427) | ₩4,610 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (₩1,624) | ₩2,486 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (₩1,676) | ₩3,658 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (₩1,129) | ₩5,318 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (₩5,303) | ₩10,856 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (₩3,258) | ₩6,647 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (₩1,389) | ₩5,317 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (₩803) | ₩2,500 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (₩13,089) | ₩20,382 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (₩1,116) | ₩2,758 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (₩788) | ₩3,248 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (₩1,018,796) | ₩1,522,580 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (₩638,934) | ₩1,134,840 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (₩60,602) | ₩146,543 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,957,600 ₫ (₩530,916) | ₩983,840 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (₩332,904) | ₩600,974 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (₩29,769) | ₩112,279 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (₩10,648) | ₩26,295 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (₩524,447) | ₩512,162 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (₩175,102) | ₩97,084 | + 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (₩6,907) | ₩11,442 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ (₩3,643) | ₩13,547 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (₩42,796) | ₩81,661 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (₩39,148) | ₩47,464 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (₩91,829) | ₩93,233 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (₩71,156) | ₩135,952 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (₩52,281,439) | ₩30,995,700 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (₩897) | ₩1,555 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (₩10,617) | ₩62,714 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (₩2,047) | ₩5,647 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (₩3,997) | ₩7,057 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (₩28,217) | ₩33,974 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (₩3,123) | ₩10,272 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (₩2,782) | ₩8,076 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (₩3,853) | ₩7,730 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (₩1,362) | ₩3,061 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (₩1,060) | ₩2,686 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (₩4,485) | ₩17,659 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (₩21,168) | ₩30,653 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (₩8,785) | ₩20,507 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (₩44,219) | ₩118,894 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (₩26,588) | ₩60,447 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (₩6,836) | ₩9,150 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (₩2,279) | ₩4,930 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (₩1,173) | ₩4,572 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (₩514,781) | ₩577,048 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (₩78) | ₩382 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (₩34,594) | ₩76,765 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (₩1,221) | ₩4,500 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in South Korea
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