Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77,156 ₫ ($3.34) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 91,317 ₫ ($3.96) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,005 ₫ ($2.12) | $4.22 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,793 ₫ ($1.33) | $0.88 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38,261 ₫ ($1.66) | $2.94 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26,612 ₫ ($1.15) | $4.10 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 108,834 ₫ ($4.72) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 68,548 ₫ ($2.97) | $3.28 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26,881 ₫ ($1.17) | $1.67 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18,255 ₫ ($0.79) | $3.19 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 315,638 ₫ ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20,673 ₫ ($0.90) | $1.97 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10,051 ₫ ($0.44) | $2.01 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 16,114,500 ₫ ($699) | $2,192 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586,700 ₫ ($502) | $1,539 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,951,870 ₫ ($85) | $178 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,502,000 ₫ ($499) | $1,526 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,977,850 ₫ ($302) | $1,111 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,323,480 ₫ ($57) | $108 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 192,875 ₫ ($8) | $49 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 8,273,610 ₫ ($359) | $270 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,863,450 ₫ ($81) | $127 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200,000 ₫ ($9) | $11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 90,339 ₫ ($3.92) | $21 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 824,545 ₫ ($36) | $47 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 543,336 ₫ ($24) | $43 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,899,810 ₫ ($82) | $87 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,988,490 ₫ ($86) | $108 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,000,000 ₫ ($29,909) | $23,474 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17,607 ₫ ($0.76) | $0.64 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226,630 ₫ ($10) | $75 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91,312 ₫ ($3.96) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83,361 ₫ ($3.61) | $16 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,088,380 ₫ ($47) | $111 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40,000 ₫ ($1.73) | $7 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,000 ₫ ($2.17) | $3.37 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 82,654 ₫ ($3.58) | $4.93 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23,802 ₫ ($1.03) | $3.62 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25,293 ₫ ($1.10) | $1.81 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 228,585 ₫ ($10) | $21 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 396,061 ₫ ($17) | $45 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 158,143 ₫ ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,279,220 ₫ ($99) | $211 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,358,540 ₫ ($59) | $78 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85,451 ₫ ($3.70) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 56,983 ₫ ($2.47) | $4.95 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27,392 ₫ ($1.19) | $5.74 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,977,800 ₫ ($302) | $412 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13,945 ₫ ($0.60) | $0.46 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 975,452 ₫ ($42) | $49 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44,701 ₫ ($1.94) | $8 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,817 prices entered by 4,435 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in United States
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