Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Thailand
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 28% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ (152 ฿) | 171 ฿ | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ (140 ฿) | 231 ฿ | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ (66 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ (52 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ (55 ฿) | 88 ฿ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ (42 ฿) | 68 ฿ | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ (203 ฿) | 289 ฿ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ (104 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ (46 ฿) | 46 ฿ | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ (29 ฿) | 53 ฿ | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ (325 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ (35 ฿) | 43 ฿ | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ (42 ฿) | 76 ฿ | - 45% | |
Housing | + 0% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ (41,834 ฿) | 36,424 ฿ | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ (20,481 ฿) | 20,210 ฿ | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ (4,057 ฿) | 4,000 ฿ | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ (17,280 ฿) | 21,293 ฿ | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ (10,519 ฿) | 11,619 ฿ | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ (3,968 ฿) | 1,702 ฿ | + 133% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ (402 ฿) | 457 ฿ | - 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ (9,240 ฿) | 7,007 ฿ | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (2,899 ฿) | 2,759 ฿ | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ (204 ฿) | 189 ฿ | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ (207 ฿) | 333 ฿ | - 38% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (1,494 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (1,272 ฿) | 1,302 ฿ | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ (3,354 ฿) | 3,031 ฿ | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ (3,424 ฿) | 2,056 ฿ | + 67% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 46% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ (1,001,518 ฿) | 1,308,880 ฿ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ (33 ฿) | 37 ฿ | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ (328 ฿) | 1,406 ฿ | - 77% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 44% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (272 ฿) | 129 ฿ | + 111% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (202 ฿) | 165 ฿ | + 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (4,349 ฿) | 1,004 ฿ | + 333% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (128 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ (91 ฿) | 129 ฿ | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ (100 ฿) | 156 ฿ | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ (45 ฿) | 70 ฿ | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ (52 ฿) | 47 ฿ | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ (95 ฿) | 255 ฿ | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ (783 ฿) | 705 ฿ | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ (206 ฿) | 441 ฿ | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 4,543 ฿ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ (931 ฿) | 1,170 ฿ | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ (325 ฿) | 334 ฿ | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ (93 ฿) | 101 ฿ | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ (56 ฿) | 115 ฿ | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (18,178 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (2.04 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ (902 ฿) | 1,855 ฿ | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ (45 ฿) | 146 ฿ | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 617 prices entered by 123 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in Thailand
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