- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,944 ₫ ($2.75) | $14 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 93,223 ₫ ($4.07) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,227 ₫ ($2.06) | $4.61 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,387 ₫ ($1.46) | $0.91 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36,193 ₫ ($1.58) | $3.24 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,836 ₫ ($0.95) | $4.02 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 113,990 ₫ ($4.98) | $6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,896 ₫ ($2.79) | $3.40 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,147 ₫ ($1.14) | $1.65 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,466 ₫ ($0.72) | $2.95 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260,900 ₫ ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,543 ₫ ($1.03) | $1.94 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,522 ₫ ($0.72) | $2.13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,190,100 ₫ ($882) | $2,025 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,408,900 ₫ ($542) | $1,557 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,413,140 ₫ ($62) | $174 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,811,500 ₫ ($516) | $1,570 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,563,810 ₫ ($287) | $1,107 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 888,025 ₫ ($39) | $120 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 198,373 ₫ ($9) | $48 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,567,570 ₫ ($374) | $346 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,718,060 ₫ ($162) | $122 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 177,252 ₫ ($8) | $11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 87,227 ₫ ($3.81) | $23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 879,993 ₫ ($38) | $47 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 762,203 ₫ ($33) | $45 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,866,270 ₫ ($82) | $86 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,496,840 ₫ ($65) | $118 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,098,840,000 ₫ ($48,005) | $22,033 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,207 ₫ ($0.80) | $0.72 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 203,477 ₫ ($9) | $86 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51,000 ₫ ($2.23) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 72,785 ₫ ($3.18) | $18 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 657,742 ₫ ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54,891 ₫ ($2.40) | $7 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 53,428 ₫ ($2.33) | $3.54 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 92,476 ₫ ($4.04) | $5.06 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 36,980 ₫ ($1.62) | $3.37 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,737 ₫ ($0.95) | $1.84 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 99,705 ₫ ($4.36) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 375,299 ₫ ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186,054 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($87) | $167 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 518,966 ₫ ($23) | $79 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130,700 ₫ ($5.71) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,766 ₫ ($2.00) | $4.80 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,119 ₫ ($1.05) | $5.69 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,588,300 ₫ ($506) | $429 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,694 ₫ ($0.07) | $0.28 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 701,194 ₫ ($31) | $53 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,117 ₫ ($1.10) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in United States
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