Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Taiwan
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Vietnam | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ (135 NT$) | 186 NT$ | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ (125 NT$) | 149 NT$ | - 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ (59 NT$) | 102 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ (46 NT$) | 96 NT$ | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ (48 NT$) | 107 NT$ | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (37 NT$) | 110 NT$ | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (180 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (92 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (41 NT$) | 93 NT$ | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ (25 NT$) | 50 NT$ | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (289 NT$) | 397 NT$ | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ (31 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (37 NT$) | 35 NT$ | + 6% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Vietnam | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ (37,122 NT$) | 49,961 NT$ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ (18,174 NT$) | 27,651 NT$ | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (3,600 NT$) | 2,955 NT$ | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ (15,334 NT$) | 16,948 NT$ | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (9,334 NT$) | 11,905 NT$ | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ (3,521 NT$) | 5,194 NT$ | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (357 NT$) | 730 NT$ | - 51% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (8,199 NT$) | 20,000 NT$ | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (2,573 NT$) | 2,000 NT$ | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (181 NT$) | 50 NT$ | + 263% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ (184 NT$) | 492 NT$ | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 13% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Vietnam | Taiwan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (1,326 NT$) | 2,452 NT$ | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (1,129 NT$) | 1,072 NT$ | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (2,976 NT$) | 2,717 NT$ | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (3,038 NT$) | 3,554 NT$ | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 49% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Vietnam | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ (888,709 NT$) | 1,037,260 NT$ | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ (30 NT$) | 32 NT$ | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ (291 NT$) | 1,467 NT$ | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Vietnam | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (242 NT$) | 200 NT$ | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (180 NT$) | 600 NT$ | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (3,859 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 672% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (113 NT$) | 327 NT$ | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (80 NT$) | 183 NT$ | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (89 NT$) | 289 NT$ | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (40 NT$) | 100 NT$ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (46 NT$) | 69 NT$ | - 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (84 NT$) | 761 NT$ | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Taiwan | ||||
Vietnam | Taiwan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ (695 NT$) | 500 NT$ | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ (183 NT$) | 644 NT$ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 6,000 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (826 NT$) | 1,243 NT$ | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (288 NT$) | 402 NT$ | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ (82 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ (50 NT$) | 74 NT$ | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (16,131 NT$) | 13,973 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (1.81 NT$) | 5.05 NT$ | - 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (801 NT$) | 1,192 NT$ | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ (40 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 333 prices entered by 75 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Taiwan
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