- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Tanzania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 72,650 ₫ (7,145 Shilling) | 14,168 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ (8,809 Shilling) | 11,433 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ (4,926 Shilling) | 8,593 Shilling | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ (3,296 Shilling) | 2,503 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ (3,401 Shilling) | 5,300 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ (2,292 Shilling) | 1,957 Shilling | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (10,764 Shilling) | 12,365 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ (6,613 Shilling) | 6,804 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ (2,819 Shilling) | 1,989 Shilling | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ (1,630 Shilling) | 2,508 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ (26,567 Shilling) | 13,087 Shilling | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ (2,265 Shilling) | 2,631 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ (1,600 Shilling) | 1,016 Shilling | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ (2,067,870 Shilling) | 2,160,980 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ (1,296,857 Shilling) | 2,518,830 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (123,005 Shilling) | 346,554 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,045,400 ₫ (1,184,587 Shilling) | 2,165,540 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ (675,702 Shilling) | 1,133,590 Shilling | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ (60,422 Shilling) | 237,736 Shilling | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (21,612 Shilling) | 86,345 Shilling | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (1,064,481 Shilling) | 964,221 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (355,409 Shilling) | 440,406 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (14,019 Shilling) | 19,981 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 78,884 ₫ (7,758 Shilling) | 27,917 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 2% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (86,865 Shilling) | 94,492 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (79,459 Shilling) | 92,579 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (186,387 Shilling) | 71,213 Shilling | + 162% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (144,427 Shilling) | 137,143 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ (106,116,633 Shilling) | 27,000,000 Shilling | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (1,821 Shilling) | 2,271 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (21,550 Shilling) | 157,655 Shilling | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ (4,154 Shilling) | 32,210 Shilling | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (8,113 Shilling) | 31,335 Shilling | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 607,678 ₫ (59,761 Shilling) | 47,317 Shilling | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (6,339 Shilling) | 7,083 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (5,647 Shilling) | 7,812 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (7,821 Shilling) | 10,965 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (2,764 Shilling) | 3,873 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (2,152 Shilling) | 3,072 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (9,103 Shilling) | 11,833 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ (42,964 Shilling) | 41,931 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ (17,831 Shilling) | 22,414 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 871,321 ₫ (85,689 Shilling) | 53,808 Shilling | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ (53,966 Shilling) | 78,347 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (13,875 Shilling) | 13,680 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (4,626 Shilling) | 5,290 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (2,381 Shilling) | 3,681 Shilling | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (1,044,861 Shilling) | 1,359,260 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (157 Shilling) | 587 Shilling | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (70,215 Shilling) | 167,780 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ (2,478 Shilling) | 5,120 Shilling | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,647 prices entered by 208 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in Tanzania
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