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 | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ ($4.50) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ ($3.57) | $10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ ($2.59) | $5.73 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ ($1.29) | $1.09 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ ($1.52) | $4.49 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ ($0.64) | $4.56 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ ($4.02) | $4.23 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ ($1.70) | $2.15 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ ($0.63) | $3.29 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ ($20) | $16 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ ($1.16) | $2.54 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ ($0.83) | $2.82 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ ($1,350) | $2,781 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ ($513) | $2,073 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ ($305) | $217 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ ($489) | $1,938 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ ($320) | $1,451 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ ($76) | $147 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ ($12) | $59 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ ($137) | $302 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ ($76) | $131 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ ($8) | $13 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ ($5.95) | $33 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ ($95) | $94 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $119 | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ ($35,653) | $27,552 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ ($1.07) | $1.14 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ ($28) | $78 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($5.96) | $23 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($128) | $139 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($7) | $8 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ ($3.73) | $4.67 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ ($3.41) | $5.76 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ ($1.34) | $4.45 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ ($1.36) | $2.15 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ ($4.37) | $27 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ ($16) | $53 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ ($9) | $28 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ ($16) | $191 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ ($34) | $92 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ ($2.24) | $5.52 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ ($1.64) | $6 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($535) | $519 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ ($0.08) | $0.21 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ ($24) | $56 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ ($1.45) | $10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 50% cheaper than in United States
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