- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Tanzania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,944 ₫ (6,194 Shilling) | 14,567 Shilling | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,223 ₫ (9,174 Shilling) | 12,894 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,227 ₫ (4,647 Shilling) | 8,498 Shilling | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,387 ₫ (3,286 Shilling) | 2,673 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,511 ₫ (3,790 Shilling) | 5,280 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,306 ₫ (2,195 Shilling) | 2,103 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,990 ₫ (11,217 Shilling) | 12,020 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 65,031 ₫ (6,399 Shilling) | 7,323 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,147 ₫ (2,573 Shilling) | 2,648 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,498 ₫ (1,624 Shilling) | 2,479 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,900 ₫ (25,675 Shilling) | 15,722 Shilling | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,543 ₫ (2,317 Shilling) | 2,857 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,522 ₫ (1,626 Shilling) | 1,315 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 45% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,190,100 ₫ (1,986,859 Shilling) | 2,531,180 Shilling | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,408,900 ₫ (1,221,130 Shilling) | 2,518,830 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,558,460 ₫ (153,364 Shilling) | 346,554 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,811,500 ₫ (1,162,341 Shilling) | 2,165,540 Shilling | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,611,190 ₫ (650,591 Shilling) | 1,133,590 Shilling | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 888,025 ₫ (87,388 Shilling) | 237,736 Shilling | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 231,784 ₫ (22,809 Shilling) | 86,345 Shilling | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,567,570 ₫ (843,114 Shilling) | 964,221 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,718,060 ₫ (365,885 Shilling) | 440,406 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177,252 ₫ (17,443 Shilling) | 19,922 Shilling | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 87,227 ₫ (8,584 Shilling) | 24,752 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 5% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 880,363 ₫ (86,634 Shilling) | 94,492 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 762,203 ₫ (75,007 Shilling) | 92,579 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,852,420 ₫ (182,292 Shilling) | 71,213 Shilling | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,496,840 ₫ (147,300 Shilling) | 137,143 Shilling | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 34% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,084,610,000 ₫ (106,733,869 Shilling) | 26,019,900 Shilling | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,207 ₫ (1,792 Shilling) | 2,149 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 208,442 ₫ (20,512 Shilling) | 61,796 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ (5,019 Shilling) | 11,767 Shilling | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72,785 ₫ (7,163 Shilling) | 31,335 Shilling | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 657,742 ₫ (64,727 Shilling) | 47,317 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54,891 ₫ (5,402 Shilling) | 7,083 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53,428 ₫ (5,258 Shilling) | 7,812 Shilling | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92,476 ₫ (9,100 Shilling) | 10,965 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,980 ₫ (3,639 Shilling) | 3,873 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,737 ₫ (2,139 Shilling) | 3,072 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99,705 ₫ (9,812 Shilling) | 11,833 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 439,037 ₫ (43,205 Shilling) | 36,383 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186,054 ₫ (18,309 Shilling) | 23,342 Shilling | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (196,815 Shilling) | 53,808 Shilling | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 518,966 ₫ (51,070 Shilling) | 81,697 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130,700 ₫ (12,862 Shilling) | 13,680 Shilling | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,766 ₫ (4,504 Shilling) | 5,242 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,119 ₫ (2,373 Shilling) | 3,100 Shilling | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,539,900 ₫ (1,135,614 Shilling) | 1,359,260 Shilling | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,694 ₫ (167 Shilling) | 567 Shilling | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 701,194 ₫ (69,003 Shilling) | 180,896 Shilling | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,117 ₫ (2,472 Shilling) | 5,224 Shilling | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,620 prices entered by 198 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Tanzania
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