- Cost of Living
- Vietnam
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vietnam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64,867 ₫ ($2.85) | $14 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 91,568 ₫ ($4.02) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,051 ₫ ($1.98) | $4.59 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 33,739 ₫ ($1.48) | $0.92 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36,850 ₫ ($1.62) | $3.23 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20,441 ₫ ($0.90) | $4.08 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 122,321 ₫ ($5.37) | $6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64,501 ₫ ($2.83) | $3.40 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27,764 ₫ ($1.22) | $1.71 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16,841 ₫ ($0.74) | $2.80 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 294,428 ₫ ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23,422 ₫ ($1.03) | $1.95 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18,495 ₫ ($0.81) | $2.15 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,429,100 ₫ ($853) | $2,050 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 12,207,500 ₫ ($536) | $1,582 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,466,540 ₫ ($64) | $172 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,921,600 ₫ ($567) | $1,585 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,880,900 ₫ ($302) | $1,109 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 927,109 ₫ ($41) | $117 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 206,185 ₫ ($9) | $48 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,567,570 ₫ ($376) | $351 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,268,740 ₫ ($144) | $121 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 198,379 ₫ ($9) | $11 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 89,634 ₫ ($3.94) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 972,262 ₫ ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 722,131 ₫ ($32) | $45 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,964,460 ₫ ($86) | $85 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,286,860 ₫ ($57) | $119 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,181,750,000 ₫ ($51,899) | $22,102 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18,189 ₫ ($0.80) | $0.70 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 209,354 ₫ ($9) | $86 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48,000 ₫ ($2.11) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 68,182 ₫ ($2.99) | $18 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 567,255 ₫ ($25) | $109 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 54,891 ₫ ($2.41) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 50,798 ₫ ($2.23) | $3.54 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 67,241 ₫ ($2.95) | $4.91 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33,338 ₫ ($1.46) | $3.33 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 23,575 ₫ ($1.04) | $1.79 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86,761 ₫ ($3.81) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 374,457 ₫ ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 187,180 ₫ ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ ($88) | $168 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 561,536 ₫ ($25) | $78 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 136,072 ₫ ($5.98) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45,951 ₫ ($2.02) | $4.78 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26,433 ₫ ($1.16) | $5.71 | - 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,588,300 ₫ ($509) | $429 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,666 ₫ ($0.07) | $0.57 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 711,554 ₫ ($31) | $53 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24,668 ₫ ($1.08) | $8 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 91,718 prices entered by 14,482 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in United States
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