Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Vietnam | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,535 ₫ (Q17) | Q84 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 102,161 ₫ (Q33) | Q47 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45,576 ₫ (Q15) | Q31 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,148 ₫ (Q12) | Q14 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,655 ₫ (Q13) | Q18 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,738 ₫ (Q10) | Q11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (Q41) | Q40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (Q25) | Q21 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,944 ₫ (Q11) | Q10 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,628 ₫ (Q7) | Q11 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 201,723 ₫ (Q65) | Q82 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32,066 ₫ (Q10) | Q17 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,897 ₫ (Q9) | Q8 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Vietnam | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,944,900 ₫ (Q9,353) | Q7,355 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,495,800 ₫ (Q4,684) | Q4,501 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,500,000 ₫ (Q1,131) | Q535 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,908,000 ₫ (Q3,848) | Q5,175 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,084,200 ₫ (Q2,289) | Q3,074 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,319,480 ₫ (Q1,396) | Q359 | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (Q91) | Q211 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,635,880 ₫ (Q2,467) | Q3,368 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (Q574) | Q910 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (Q61) | Q89 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 112,404 ₫ (Q36) | Q34 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 25% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Vietnam | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (Q333) | Q449 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (Q284) | Q429 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (Q712) | Q734 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (Q734) | Q709 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Vietnam | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (Q333,067) | Q127,147 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,995 ₫ (Q7) | Q9 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 144,905 ₫ (Q47) | Q177 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Vietnam | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Q61) | Q36 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Q45) | Q141 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Q969) | Q299 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (Q28) | Q41 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Q28) | Q39 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45,000 ₫ (Q15) | Q55 | - 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (Q12) | Q19 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (Q6) | Q13 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (Q33) | Q88 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Vietnam | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800,000 ₫ (Q259) | Q118 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (Q58) | Q88 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q273 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 706,314 ₫ (Q228) | Q330 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 227,376 ₫ (Q73) | Q58 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50,164 ₫ (Q16) | Q27 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25,608 ₫ (Q8) | Q21 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Q4,052) | Q5,899 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (Q0.46) | Q2.11 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (Q209) | Q406 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,316 ₫ (Q10) | Q25 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 896 prices entered by 111 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 16% cheaper than in Guatemala
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