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Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 73,092 ₫ ($3.15) | $14 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 92,019 ₫ ($3.96) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49,874 ₫ ($2.15) | $4.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 32,865 ₫ ($1.42) | $0.88 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34,557 ₫ ($1.49) | $3.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,610 ₫ ($0.97) | $3.92 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100,950 ₫ ($4.35) | $6 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 68,255 ₫ ($2.94) | $3.35 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,211 ₫ ($1.22) | $1.60 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17,882 ₫ ($0.77) | $3.70 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 280,488 ₫ ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22,557 ₫ ($0.97) | $1.92 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16,236 ₫ ($0.70) | $2.16 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 18,985,000 ₫ ($818) | $2,044 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,918,500 ₫ ($514) | $1,552 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,098,650 ₫ ($47) | $177 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,357,900 ₫ ($446) | $1,534 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,705,930 ₫ ($289) | $1,101 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 528,627 ₫ ($23) | $119 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 207,226 ₫ ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 11,143,200 ₫ ($480) | $323 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,892,910 ₫ ($125) | $119 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 154,407 ₫ ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 85,270 ₫ ($3.67) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 865,486 ₫ ($37) | $47 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 819,318 ₫ ($35) | $44 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,920,040 ₫ ($83) | $86 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,872,580 ₫ ($81) | $114 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 997,088,000 ₫ ($42,959) | $22,309 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,823 ₫ ($0.81) | $0.78 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 220,247 ₫ ($9) | $85 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,492 ₫ ($1.96) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 645,197 ₫ ($28) | $18 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 541,275 ₫ ($23) | $111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 61,677 ₫ ($2.66) | $7 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64,667 ₫ ($2.79) | $3.45 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 81,188 ₫ ($3.50) | $5.12 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24,695 ₫ ($1.06) | $3.48 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,887 ₫ ($0.94) | $1.85 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94,915 ₫ ($4.09) | $21 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 513,180 ₫ ($22) | $45 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183,593 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 576,328 ₫ ($25) | $171 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 552,993 ₫ ($24) | $78 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 146,488 ₫ ($6) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 53,823 ₫ ($2.32) | $4.91 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28,752 ₫ ($1.24) | $5.91 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,151,100 ₫ ($567) | $421 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,170 ₫ ($0.05) | $0.29 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 744,042 ₫ ($32) | $52 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26,834 ₫ ($1.16) | $8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in United States
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