Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Vietnam is 57% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Vietnam | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 91,526 ₫ (€3.35) | €16 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 95,967 ₫ (€3.51) | €10 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41,471 ₫ (€1.52) | €5.41 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37,199 ₫ (€1.36) | €1.41 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | 37,298 ₫ (€1.36) | €3.76 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,744 ₫ (€1.09) | €3.10 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300,000 ₫ (€11) | €7 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 80,834 ₫ (€2.96) | €2.42 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22,878 ₫ (€0.84) | €1.75 | - 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,485 ₫ (€0.53) | €1.42 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 370,796 ₫ (€14) | €7 | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24,609 ₫ (€0.90) | €2.59 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17,389 ₫ (€0.64) | €1.63 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Vietnam is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Vietnam | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,639,300 ₫ (€792) | €1,685 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,275,600 ₫ (€559) | €1,176 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,265,110 ₫ (€83) | €216 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,413,300 ₫ (€564) | €1,157 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,888,290 ₫ (€325) | €772 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,993,520 ₫ (€73) | €130 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150,000 ₫ (€5.49) | €34 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,991,230 ₫ (€219) | €318 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000,000 ₫ (€73) | €121 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 163,111 ₫ (€5.97) | €7 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 126,910 ₫ (€4.64) | €10 | - 54% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Vietnam is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Vietnam | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,254,820 ₫ (€46) | €85 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,036,100 ₫ (€38) | €36 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,534,030 ₫ (€93) | €97 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,411,460 ₫ (€88) | €126 | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Vietnam is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Vietnam | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 688,677,000 ₫ (€25,198) | €29,648 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,768 ₫ (€0.83) | €1.82 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227,099 ₫ (€8) | €37 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Vietnam | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €9 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €10 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 368,916 ₫ (€13) | €111 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61,982 ₫ (€2.27) | €7 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64,330 ₫ (€2.35) | €3.62 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,170 ₫ (€2.93) | €3.24 | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28,163 ₫ (€1.03) | €2.75 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 32,668 ₫ (€1.20) | €2.25 | - 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 199,467 ₫ (€7) | €20 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Vietnam | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 357,242 ₫ (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 218,316 ₫ (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,000,000 ₫ (€73) | €95 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 652,301 ₫ (€24) | €81 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 244,507 ₫ (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 59,991 ₫ (€2.20) | €1.93 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 47,417 ₫ (€1.73) | €5.32 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€459) | €821 | - 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.45 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 586,665 ₫ (€21) | €53 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 31,894 ₫ (€1.17) | €5.99 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,708 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 53% cheaper than in Italy
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