Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,535 ₫ (79 ฿) | 121 ฿ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,161 ₫ (153 ฿) | 217 ฿ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,576 ₫ (68 ฿) | 57 ฿ | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,148 ₫ (54 ฿) | 58 ฿ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,655 ₫ (61 ฿) | 86 ฿ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,738 ₫ (44 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (188 ฿) | 296 ฿ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (113 ฿) | 99 ฿ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,944 ₫ (49 ฿) | 54 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,628 ₫ (32 ฿) | 56 ฿ | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 201,723 ₫ (302 ฿) | 670 ฿ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32,066 ₫ (48 ฿) | 42 ฿ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,897 ₫ (42 ฿) | 59 ฿ | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 12% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,944,900 ₫ (43,278 ฿) | 58,642 ฿ | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,495,800 ₫ (21,674 ฿) | 29,395 ฿ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500,000 ₫ (5,233 ฿) | 2,779 ฿ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,908,000 ₫ (17,805 ฿) | 21,188 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,084,200 ₫ (10,592 ฿) | 10,169 ฿ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,319,480 ₫ (6,458 ฿) | 1,949 ฿ | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (421 ฿) | 554 ฿ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,635,880 ₫ (11,417 ฿) | 14,388 ฿ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (2,654 ฿) | 2,396 ฿ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (281 ฿) | 206 ฿ | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112,404 ₫ (168 ฿) | 295 ฿ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in Thailand | ||||
| Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (1,541 ฿) | 1,983 ฿ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (1,312 ฿) | 1,228 ฿ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (3,294 ฿) | 2,982 ฿ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (3,395 ฿) | 3,336 ฿ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (1,541,141 ฿) | 1,015,310 ฿ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,995 ₫ (34 ฿) | 41 ฿ | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144,905 ₫ (217 ฿) | 1,290 ฿ | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 79% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (281 ฿) | 64 ฿ | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (209 ฿) | 158 ฿ | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (4,486 ฿) | 889 ฿ | + 404% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (132 ฿) | 151 ฿ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (131 ฿) | 106 ฿ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 ₫ (67 ฿) | 140 ฿ | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (55 ฿) | 60 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (30 ฿) | 71 ฿ | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (153 ฿) | 258 ฿ | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Vietnam | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800,000 ₫ (1,196 ฿) | 701 ฿ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (270 ฿) | 538 ฿ | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,508 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 706,314 ₫ (1,056 ฿) | 1,064 ฿ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 227,376 ₫ (340 ฿) | 292 ฿ | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50,164 ₫ (75 ฿) | 81 ฿ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (38 ฿) | 85 ฿ | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (18,750 ฿) | 29,575 ฿ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (2.11 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (969 ฿) | 1,942 ฿ | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,316 ₫ (45 ฿) | 150 ฿ | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 667 prices entered by 120 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 14% cheaper than in Thailand
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