- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71,111 ₫ ($3.05) | $14 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 89,574 ₫ ($3.84) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,090 ₫ ($2.15) | $4.53 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,514 ₫ ($1.44) | $0.89 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,583 ₫ ($1.48) | $3.17 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23,307 ₫ ($1.00) | $4.02 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 109,453 ₫ ($4.70) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 67,246 ₫ ($2.89) | $3.34 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,670 ₫ ($1.23) | $1.60 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,573 ₫ ($0.71) | $3.44 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270,145 ₫ ($12) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,035 ₫ ($0.99) | $1.91 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,273 ₫ ($0.70) | $2.14 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,027,000 ₫ ($902) | $2,044 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 13,187,000 ₫ ($566) | $1,578 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,250,770 ₫ ($54) | $177 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,957,600 ₫ ($470) | $1,584 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,870,830 ₫ ($295) | $1,130 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 614,398 ₫ ($26) | $121 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 219,756 ₫ ($9) | $48 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,824,100 ₫ ($464) | $334 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,613,950 ₫ ($155) | $119 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 142,548 ₫ ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 75,183 ₫ ($3.23) | $22 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 883,279 ₫ ($38) | $47 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 807,971 ₫ ($35) | $45 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,895,260 ₫ ($81) | $85 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,468,600 ₫ ($63) | $115 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,079,040,000 ₫ ($46,302) | $22,351 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,519 ₫ ($0.79) | $0.77 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 219,134 ₫ ($9) | $85 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42,239 ₫ ($1.81) | $7 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,501 ₫ ($3.54) | $19 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 582,381 ₫ ($25) | $111 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 64,458 ₫ ($2.77) | $7 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57,425 ₫ ($2.46) | $3.50 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 79,525 ₫ ($3.41) | $5.12 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,110 ₫ ($1.21) | $3.47 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ ($0.94) | $1.85 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 92,568 ₫ ($3.97) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436,880 ₫ ($19) | $45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181,315 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 912,630 ₫ ($39) | $173 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 548,751 ₫ ($24) | $79 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 141,089 ₫ ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 47,035 ₫ ($2.02) | $4.87 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,211 ₫ ($1.04) | $5.87 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 10,624,600 ₫ ($456) | $424 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,600 ₫ ($0.07) | $0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713,981 ₫ ($31) | $54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 25,201 ₫ ($1.08) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in United States
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