Cost of living in Vietnam compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Vietnam | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (₩5,640) | ₩11,980 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (₩4,481) | ₩6,615 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (₩3,253) | ₩5,632 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (₩1,616) | ₩2,759 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (₩1,901) | ₩6,542 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (₩802) | ₩7,203 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (₩9,294) | ₩16,031 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (₩5,045) | ₩8,264 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (₩2,128) | ₩3,965 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (₩787) | ₩3,108 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (₩25,643) | ₩34,167 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (₩1,456) | ₩3,437 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (₩1,047) | ₩4,184 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Vietnam | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (₩1,692,834) | ₩4,454,430 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (₩642,679) | ₩2,796,960 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (₩381,966) | ₩253,895 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (₩612,598) | ₩1,589,470 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (₩400,663) | ₩779,612 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (₩95,250) | ₩86,783 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (₩14,611) | ₩32,020 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (₩171,432) | ₩219,090 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (₩94,918) | ₩89,516 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (₩9,891) | ₩16,029 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (₩7,465) | ₩14,433 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Vietnam | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₩69,705 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (₩53,467) | ₩54,258 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (₩119,352) | ₩82,310 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₩127,854 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Vietnam | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (₩44,707,266) | ₩35,091,300 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24,508 ₫ (₩1,310) | ₩1,965 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (₩35,392) | ₩63,651 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Vietnam | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₩10,043) | ₩8,245 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (₩7,469) | ₩4,500 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₩160,402) | ₩76,762 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (₩8,555) | ₩21,034 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (₩4,678) | ₩10,694 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (₩4,277) | ₩8,457 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (₩1,681) | ₩5,308 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (₩1,702) | ₩8,235 | - 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (₩5,479) | ₩12,817 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Vietnam | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (₩20,238) | ₩32,969 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (₩11,311) | ₩29,287 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (₩19,582) | ₩379,963 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (₩42,591) | ₩89,730 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (₩8,118) | ₩17,897 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (₩2,812) | ₩6,563 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (₩2,055) | ₩5,017 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₩670,498) | ₩795,597 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (₩97) | ₩236 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (₩29,978) | ₩116,074 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,919 ₫ (₩1,814) | ₩4,500 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 419 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in South Korea
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