Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Vietnam | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (€4.14) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (€3.29) | €9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (€2.39) | €3.70 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (€1.19) | €0.95 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (€1.40) | €2.79 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (€0.59) | €2.00 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (€3.70) | €2.03 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (€1.56) | €1.16 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (€0.58) | €0.97 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (€19) | €7 | + 188% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (€1.07) | €1.91 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (€0.77) | €0.93 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Vietnam | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (€1,243) | €1,171 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (€472) | €798 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€280) | €130 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (€450) | €767 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (€294) | €561 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (€70) | €81 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (€11) | €30 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (€126) | €354 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€70) | €95 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.48) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Vietnam | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €73 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (€39) | €31 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (€88) | €86 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €88 | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Vietnam | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (€32,817) | €24,207 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (€0.98) | €1.81 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (€26) | €36 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Vietnam | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.48) | €7 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€118) | €62 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (€6) | €3.84 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.43) | €2.39 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.14) | €2.95 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (€1.23) | €1.63 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (€1.25) | €1.82 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.02) | €19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Vietnam | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €33 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (€14) | €51 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (€31) | €45 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€5.96) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (€2.06) | €2.70 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (€1.51) | €4.27 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€492) | €459 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (€0.07) | €0.17 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (€22) | €45 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (€1.33) | €5.04 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in Spain
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