Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,174 ₫ ($4.25) | $20 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,809 ₫ ($3.92) | $11 | - 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,649 ₫ ($1.85) | $5.71 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,672 ₫ ($1.44) | $1.07 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,607 ₫ ($1.52) | $4.55 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,774 ₫ ($1.16) | $4.57 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 139,708 ₫ ($5.65) | $7 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 71,686 ₫ ($2.90) | $4.42 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,005 ₫ ($1.29) | $2.22 | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19,689 ₫ ($0.80) | $3.00 | - 73% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 224,425 ₫ ($9) | $16 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,029 ₫ ($0.97) | $2.94 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,840 ₫ ($1.17) | $2.81 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,859,500 ₫ ($1,167) | $3,015 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,128,800 ₫ ($571) | $2,323 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,798,700 ₫ ($113) | $223 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,920,700 ₫ ($482) | $2,055 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,256,250 ₫ ($293) | $1,566 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,737,250 ₫ ($111) | $149 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 277,391 ₫ ($11) | $64 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,374,000 ₫ ($258) | $293 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($81) | $147 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 140,957 ₫ ($5.70) | $14 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 142,949 ₫ ($5.78) | $30 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ ($42) | $57 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ ($35) | $53 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,313,930 ₫ ($94) | $97 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,361,910 ₫ ($96) | $131 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 690,897,000 ₫ ($27,944) | $28,441 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,091 ₫ ($0.93) | $0.98 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 226,460 ₫ ($9) | $74 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 47% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($8) | $10 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($5.65) | $21 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($121) | $142 | - 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ ($3.56) | $9 | - 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62,500 ₫ ($2.53) | $4.94 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68,966 ₫ ($2.79) | $7 | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,334 ₫ ($1.27) | $4.94 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36,037 ₫ ($1.46) | $2.35 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,422 ₫ ($2.65) | $30 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Vietnam | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 540,332 ₫ ($22) | $57 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 142,312 ₫ ($5.76) | $30 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $204 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 642,006 ₫ ($26) | $99 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 223,989 ₫ ($9) | $15 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64,050 ₫ ($2.59) | $5.57 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,566 ₫ ($1.56) | $7 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($507) | $514 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ ($0.06) | $0.37 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 622,544 ₫ ($25) | $67 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,943 ₫ ($1.25) | $10 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 63% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 63% cheaper than in United States
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