Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ ($4.26) | US $16 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ ($3.38) | US $9 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ ($2.46) | US $3.09 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ ($1.22) | US $2.20 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,237 ₫ ($1.22) | US $2.68 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ ($0.61) | US $1.62 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ ($7) | US $3.08 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ ($3.81) | US $4.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ ($1.61) | US $2.09 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ ($0.59) | US $1.72 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ ($19) | US $9 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ ($1.10) | US $2.29 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ ($0.79) | US $1.04 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 8% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ ($1,278) | US $827 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ ($485) | US $433 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ ($288) | US $70 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ ($463) | US $426 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ ($303) | US $324 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ ($72) | US $37 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ ($11) | US $34 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ ($129) | US $294 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ ($72) | US $141 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ ($7) | US $7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ ($5.64) | US $9 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 22% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | US $40 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ ($40) | US $28 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ ($90) | US $64 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | US $56 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ ($33,757) | US $20,892 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,012 ₫ ($1.01) | US $0.64 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ ($27) | US $31 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 37% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ ($8) | US $3.04 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ ($5.64) | US $8 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ ($121) | US $35 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ ($6) | US $4.87 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ ($3.53) | US $3.11 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ ($3.23) | US $4.38 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ ($1.27) | US $2.38 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ ($1.29) | US $1.71 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ ($4.14) | US $14 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ ($15) | US $21 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 201,820 ₫ ($8) | US $9 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ ($15) | US $53 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ ($32) | US $42 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ ($6) | US $10 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ ($2.12) | US $4.45 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ ($1.55) | US $1.71 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ ($506) | US $669 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ ($0.07) | US $0.15 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ ($23) | US $47 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 32,050 ₫ ($1.29) | US $3.41 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 6% cheaper than in Venezuela
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