- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60,847 ₫ ($2.61) | $14 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 94,164 ₫ ($4.04) | $8 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47,450 ₫ ($2.04) | $4.62 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,730 ₫ ($1.41) | $0.90 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,844 ₫ ($1.54) | $3.23 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21,676 ₫ ($0.93) | $3.99 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 110,328 ₫ ($4.74) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 63,623 ₫ ($2.73) | $3.38 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25,541 ₫ ($1.10) | $1.63 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,628 ₫ ($0.71) | $3.07 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 266,970 ₫ ($11) | $15 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,414 ₫ ($1.01) | $1.93 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,963 ₫ ($0.73) | $2.13 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,012,800 ₫ ($859) | $2,029 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,530,600 ₫ ($538) | $1,570 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,402,970 ₫ ($60) | $177 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,725,800 ₫ ($503) | $1,580 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,647,700 ₫ ($285) | $1,117 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 684,192 ₫ ($29) | $124 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 199,555 ₫ ($9) | $48 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,848,000 ₫ ($423) | $337 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,896,450 ₫ ($167) | $120 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 151,486 ₫ ($7) | $11 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,118 ₫ ($3.44) | $23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 881,466 ₫ ($38) | $48 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 756,419 ₫ ($32) | $45 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,823,820 ₫ ($78) | $85 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,433,680 ₫ ($62) | $116 | - 47% | |
| 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 | 1,081,470,000 ₫ ($46,427) | $22,025 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,319 ₫ ($0.79) | $0.74 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 209,288 ₫ ($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) | 50,926 ₫ ($2.19) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82,911 ₫ ($3.56) | $18 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 570,998 ₫ ($25) | $112 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 59,464 ₫ ($2.55) | $7 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55,706 ₫ ($2.39) | $3.51 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 91,865 ₫ ($3.94) | $5.05 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,122 ₫ ($1.34) | $3.45 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,857 ₫ ($0.85) | $1.85 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 108,866 ₫ ($4.67) | $21 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 506,693 ₫ ($22) | $44 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183,365 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 988,976 ₫ ($42) | $166 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 536,483 ₫ ($23) | $79 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146,160 ₫ ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 46,461 ₫ ($1.99) | $4.85 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,143 ₫ ($1.08) | $5.83 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,131,000 ₫ ($478) | $429 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,633 ₫ ($0.07) | $0.32 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 692,178 ₫ ($30) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,915 ₫ ($1.07) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in United States
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