Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 46% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,596 ₫ (74,400 Bs.S.) | 82,500 Bs.S. | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 94,016 ₫ (87,879 Bs.S.) | 79,554 Bs.S. | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54,516 ₫ (50,957 Bs.S.) | 21,656 Bs.S. | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 35,562 ₫ (33,241 Bs.S.) | 12,622 Bs.S. | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,772 ₫ (33,437 Bs.S.) | 24,031 Bs.S. | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22,139 ₫ (20,694 Bs.S.) | 21,782 Bs.S. | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 152,153 ₫ (142,221 Bs.S.) | 26,575 Bs.S. | + 435% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 82,582 ₫ (77,192 Bs.S.) | 40,036 Bs.S. | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,558 ₫ (33,237 Bs.S.) | 15,896 Bs.S. | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,801 ₫ (20,378 Bs.S.) | 15,605 Bs.S. | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 292,846 ₫ (273,730 Bs.S.) | 117,618 Bs.S. | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,009 ₫ (24,312 Bs.S.) | 29,298 Bs.S. | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20,068 ₫ (18,758 Bs.S.) | 11,293 Bs.S. | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 90% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,752,100 ₫ (21,266,942 Bs.S.) | 7,966,090 Bs.S. | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,009,800 ₫ (10,291,128 Bs.S.) | 3,927,350 Bs.S. | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,426,670 ₫ (1,333,543 Bs.S.) | 264,690 Bs.S. | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,027,900 ₫ (10,308,047 Bs.S.) | 3,794,410 Bs.S. | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,055,120 ₫ (6,594,592 Bs.S.) | 1,930,090 Bs.S. | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 809,318 ₫ (756,489 Bs.S.) | 1,032,350 Bs.S. | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213,677 ₫ (199,729 Bs.S.) | 182,708 Bs.S. | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 9,221,780 ₫ (8,619,822 Bs.S.) | 3,790,830 Bs.S. | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,664,950 ₫ (1,556,269 Bs.S.) | 1,222,890 Bs.S. | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 156,662 ₫ (146,436 Bs.S.) | 94,186 Bs.S. | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83,546 ₫ (78,093 Bs.S.) | 195,335 Bs.S. | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 80% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 997,532 ₫ (932,417 Bs.S.) | 408,614 Bs.S. | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 750,110 ₫ (701,146 Bs.S.) | 441,800 Bs.S. | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,377,860 ₫ (2,222,644 Bs.S.) | 870,207 Bs.S. | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,560,780 ₫ (1,458,899 Bs.S.) | 859,379 Bs.S. | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 168% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 919,095,000 ₫ (859,100,476 Bs.S.) | 154,170,000 Bs.S. | + 457% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20,310 ₫ (18,984 Bs.S.) | 7,562 Bs.S. | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 204,310 ₫ (190,974 Bs.S.) | 167,590 Bs.S. | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 52% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 56,744 ₫ (53,040 Bs.S.) | 71,916 Bs.S. | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 511,825 ₫ (478,415 Bs.S.) | 106,150 Bs.S. | + 351% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 615,723 ₫ (575,531 Bs.S.) | 369,332 Bs.S. | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 60,892 ₫ (56,918 Bs.S.) | 36,927 Bs.S. | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 68,122 ₫ (63,676 Bs.S.) | 36,860 Bs.S. | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 104,384 ₫ (97,570 Bs.S.) | 68,326 Bs.S. | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17,649 ₫ (16,497 Bs.S.) | 32,101 Bs.S. | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21,550 ₫ (20,144 Bs.S.) | 23,290 Bs.S. | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73,981 ₫ (69,151 Bs.S.) | 68,158 Bs.S. | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 87% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 358,347 ₫ (334,956 Bs.S.) | 141,602 Bs.S. | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 191,700 ₫ (179,187 Bs.S.) | 76,157 Bs.S. | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 550,316 ₫ (514,394 Bs.S.) | 391,879 Bs.S. | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 576,401 ₫ (538,776 Bs.S.) | 293,597 Bs.S. | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 138,527 ₫ (129,485 Bs.S.) | 81,082 Bs.S. | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 51,021 ₫ (47,691 Bs.S.) | 23,154 Bs.S. | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53,316 ₫ (49,836 Bs.S.) | 22,003 Bs.S. | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,836,000 ₫ (11,063,397 Bs.S.) | 3,320,390 Bs.S. | + 233% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,579 ₫ (1,476 Bs.S.) | 1,533 Bs.S. | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 579,950 ₫ (542,093 Bs.S.) | 372,886 Bs.S. | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,758 ₫ (23,141 Bs.S.) | 39,598 Bs.S. | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,828 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 86% more expensive than in Venezuela
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