- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- Tanzania
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64,888 ₫ (6,349 Shilling) | 13,540 Shilling | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,245 ₫ (9,124 Shilling) | 11,433 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,839 ₫ (4,681 Shilling) | 8,349 Shilling | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,162 ₫ (3,245 Shilling) | 2,702 Shilling | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,247 ₫ (3,351 Shilling) | 5,281 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,537 ₫ (2,107 Shilling) | 2,058 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ (10,710 Shilling) | 10,749 Shilling | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,204 ₫ (6,185 Shilling) | 7,049 Shilling | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,335 ₫ (2,577 Shilling) | 2,264 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,366 ₫ (1,601 Shilling) | 2,466 Shilling | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 269,918 ₫ (26,412 Shilling) | 13,087 Shilling | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,777 ₫ (2,229 Shilling) | 2,729 Shilling | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,439 ₫ (1,706 Shilling) | 1,062 Shilling | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 45% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,340,500 ₫ (1,990,333 Shilling) | 2,340,640 Shilling | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,003,100 ₫ (1,272,363 Shilling) | 2,518,830 Shilling | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,309,800 ₫ (128,165 Shilling) | 346,554 Shilling | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,726,800 ₫ (1,147,476 Shilling) | 2,165,540 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,720,310 ₫ (657,587 Shilling) | 1,133,590 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 662,402 ₫ (64,817 Shilling) | 237,736 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 210,256 ₫ (20,574 Shilling) | 86,345 Shilling | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ (1,059,146 Shilling) | 964,221 Shilling | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ (353,628 Shilling) | 440,406 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ (13,948 Shilling) | 19,922 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,118 ₫ (7,840 Shilling) | 24,752 Shilling | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 5% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ (86,429 Shilling) | 94,492 Shilling | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 779,250 ₫ (76,250 Shilling) | 92,579 Shilling | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ (185,453 Shilling) | 71,213 Shilling | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ (143,704 Shilling) | 137,143 Shilling | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 31% more expensive than in Tanzania | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,078,560,000 ₫ (105,537,883 Shilling) | 26,019,900 Shilling | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ (1,812 Shilling) | 2,269 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ (21,442 Shilling) | 61,796 Shilling | - 65% | |
| 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 ₫ (4,133 Shilling) | 32,210 Shilling | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ (8,073 Shilling) | 31,335 Shilling | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 606,869 ₫ (59,383 Shilling) | 47,317 Shilling | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ (6,307 Shilling) | 7,083 Shilling | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ (5,619 Shilling) | 7,812 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ (7,782 Shilling) | 10,965 Shilling | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ (2,751 Shilling) | 3,873 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ (2,142 Shilling) | 3,072 Shilling | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ (9,058 Shilling) | 11,833 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Tanzania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 483,237 ₫ (47,285 Shilling) | 41,931 Shilling | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,612 ₫ (17,673 Shilling) | 22,002 Shilling | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009,230 ₫ (98,754 Shilling) | 53,808 Shilling | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 551,496 ₫ (53,964 Shilling) | 78,347 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ (13,806 Shilling) | 13,680 Shilling | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ (4,602 Shilling) | 5,290 Shilling | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,283 ₫ (2,376 Shilling) | 3,288 Shilling | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ (1,039,625 Shilling) | 1,359,260 Shilling | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ (157 Shilling) | 567 Shilling | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ (69,864 Shilling) | 167,780 Shilling | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,994 ₫ (2,446 Shilling) | 5,120 Shilling | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,752 prices entered by 210 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Tanzania
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