Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Venezuela
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 55% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79,351 ₫ ($3.04) | US $16 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 104,702 ₫ ($4.01) | US $9 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50,258 ₫ ($1.92) | US $3.79 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37,012 ₫ ($1.42) | US $2.05 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 52,670 ₫ ($2.02) | US $3.22 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 28,364 ₫ ($1.09) | US $1.81 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 232,598 ₫ ($9) | US $3.95 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 56,357 ₫ ($2.16) | US $5.83 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 28,037 ₫ ($1.07) | US $2.19 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,392 ₫ ($0.55) | US $1.64 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 259,351 ₫ ($10) | US $11 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 28,847 ₫ ($1.10) | US $2.22 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,237 ₫ ($0.66) | US $1.20 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,809,300 ₫ ($796) | US $939 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,492,200 ₫ ($440) | US $679 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,414,460 ₫ ($54) | US $55 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,883,800 ₫ ($378) | US $686 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,451,720 ₫ ($247) | US $392 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,226,160 ₫ ($47) | US $53 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 257,204 ₫ ($10) | US $22 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,331,050 ₫ ($281) | US $198 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,137,940 ₫ ($120) | US $100 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 143,140 ₫ ($5.48) | US $8 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 72,420 ₫ ($2.77) | US $12 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is about the same as in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,240,820 ₫ ($47) | US $49 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 907,739 ₫ ($35) | US $32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,926,190 ₫ ($74) | US $89 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,606,060 ₫ ($61) | US $86 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 751,050,000 ₫ ($28,744) | US $28,518 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23,694 ₫ ($0.91) | US $0.51 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 170,455 ₫ ($7) | US $32 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 43% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65,284 ₫ ($2.50) | US $5.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120,947 ₫ ($4.63) | US $11 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800,776 ₫ ($31) | US $42 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75,846 ₫ ($2.90) | US $10 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 92,931 ₫ ($3.56) | US $4.46 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88,810 ₫ ($3.40) | US $6 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,359 ₫ ($1.24) | US $3.06 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 27,921 ₫ ($1.07) | US $3.00 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 184,459 ₫ ($7) | US $16 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in Venezuela | ||||
| Vietnam | Venezuela | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 297,305 ₫ ($11) | US $24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 260,091 ₫ ($10) | US $8 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,048,140 ₫ ($40) | US $50 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 591,088 ₫ ($23) | US $46 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 178,419 ₫ ($7) | US $11 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 55,985 ₫ ($2.14) | US $4.59 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 51,820 ₫ ($1.98) | US $1.43 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,000,500 ₫ ($421) | US $516 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,583 ₫ ($0.06) | US $0.27 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 714,558 ₫ ($27) | US $85 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31,796 ₫ ($1.22) | US $3.72 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,569 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Venezuela
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