- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Tanzania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 12% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 76,674 ₫ (7,601 Shilling) | 13,741 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 92,143 ₫ (9,135 Shilling) | 11,506 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,954 ₫ (4,952 Shilling) | 9,178 Shilling | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,359 ₫ (3,307 Shilling) | 2,660 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33,890 ₫ (3,360 Shilling) | 5,124 Shilling | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,684 ₫ (2,348 Shilling) | 1,820 Shilling | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 105,667 ₫ (10,475 Shilling) | 15,610 Shilling | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,076 ₫ (6,650 Shilling) | 5,589 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,494 ₫ (2,726 Shilling) | 1,619 Shilling | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,311 ₫ (1,716 Shilling) | 2,425 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 254,059 ₫ (25,186 Shilling) | 11,990 Shilling | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,479 ₫ (2,228 Shilling) | 2,607 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,187 ₫ (1,605 Shilling) | 939 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,773,300 ₫ (1,861,107 Shilling) | 2,448,750 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,037,800 ₫ (1,193,378 Shilling) | 1,433,380 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ (123,996 Shilling) | 447,554 Shilling | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,491,500 ₫ (1,040,084 Shilling) | 2,165,540 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,975,650 ₫ (691,537 Shilling) | 1,133,590 Shilling | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 526,978 ₫ (52,242 Shilling) | 237,736 Shilling | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ (21,786 Shilling) | 94,325 Shilling | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,531,300 ₫ (1,143,165 Shilling) | 964,221 Shilling | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (358,272 Shilling) | 440,406 Shilling | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (14,132 Shilling) | 19,981 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 84,107 ₫ (8,338 Shilling) | 14,375 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 1% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 850,489 ₫ (84,314 Shilling) | 94,492 Shilling | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ (80,099 Shilling) | 92,579 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (187,888 Shilling) | 71,213 Shilling | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (145,591 Shilling) | 137,143 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ (98,847,168 Shilling) | 25,000,000 Shilling | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (1,836 Shilling) | 2,384 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 221,122 ₫ (21,921 Shilling) | 157,655 Shilling | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41,811 ₫ (4,145 Shilling) | 33,685 Shilling | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 383,630 ₫ (38,031 Shilling) | 31,335 Shilling | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ (57,735 Shilling) | 42,997 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (6,390 Shilling) | 7,083 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (5,693 Shilling) | 7,812 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (7,884 Shilling) | 11,050 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (2,787 Shilling) | 3,855 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (2,170 Shilling) | 2,626 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (9,177 Shilling) | 18,128 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 29% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 478,902 ₫ (47,476 Shilling) | 41,931 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,056 ₫ (17,949 Shilling) | 20,577 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ (90,474 Shilling) | 53,808 Shilling | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 609,240 ₫ (60,398 Shilling) | 78,347 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140,531 ₫ (13,932 Shilling) | 13,680 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,673 ₫ (4,924 Shilling) | 4,871 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ (2,400 Shilling) | 3,681 Shilling | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (1,053,279 Shilling) | 1,359,260 Shilling | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (159 Shilling) | 215 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 798,664 ₫ (79,176 Shilling) | 207,938 Shilling | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27,357 ₫ (2,712 Shilling) | 4,529 Shilling | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Tanzania
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