Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,596 ₫ ($3.43) | $14 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,016 ₫ ($4.06) | $8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54,516 ₫ ($2.35) | $4.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,562 ₫ ($1.53) | $0.87 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,772 ₫ ($1.54) | $3.02 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,139 ₫ ($0.96) | $4.00 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152,153 ₫ ($7) | $6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82,582 ₫ ($3.56) | $3.37 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,558 ₫ ($1.53) | $1.70 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,801 ₫ ($0.94) | $3.17 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,846 ₫ ($13) | $14 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,009 ₫ ($1.12) | $1.92 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20,068 ₫ ($0.87) | $2.10 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,752,100 ₫ ($982) | $2,197 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,009,800 ₫ ($475) | $1,581 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ ($62) | $179 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,027,900 ₫ ($476) | $1,582 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,055,120 ₫ ($304) | $1,116 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 809,318 ₫ ($35) | $118 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213,677 ₫ ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,221,780 ₫ ($398) | $303 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,664,950 ₫ ($72) | $118 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 156,662 ₫ ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83,546 ₫ ($3.61) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 997,532 ₫ ($43) | $48 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750,110 ₫ ($32) | $43 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,377,860 ₫ ($103) | $86 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,560,780 ₫ ($67) | $111 | - 39% | |
| 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 | 919,095,000 ₫ ($39,663) | $22,794 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,310 ₫ ($0.88) | $0.76 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,310 ₫ ($9) | $79 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,744 ₫ ($2.45) | $7 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 511,825 ₫ ($22) | $19 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 615,723 ₫ ($27) | $110 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60,892 ₫ ($2.63) | $6 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 68,122 ₫ ($2.94) | $3.47 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 104,384 ₫ ($4.50) | $4.89 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,649 ₫ ($0.76) | $3.43 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,550 ₫ ($0.93) | $1.81 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,981 ₫ ($3.19) | $21 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 358,347 ₫ ($15) | $45 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 191,700 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 550,316 ₫ ($24) | $208 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576,401 ₫ ($25) | $75 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,527 ₫ ($5.98) | $12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51,021 ₫ ($2.20) | $4.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53,316 ₫ ($2.30) | $5.75 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,836,000 ₫ ($511) | $407 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,579 ₫ ($0.07) | $0.18 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 579,950 ₫ ($25) | $53 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,758 ₫ ($1.07) | $8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in United States
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