Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (¥586) | ¥1,510 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (¥465) | ¥760 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (¥338) | ¥442 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (¥168) | ¥221 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (¥197) | ¥344 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (¥83) | ¥626 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (¥965) | ¥855 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (¥524) | ¥1,035 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (¥221) | ¥461 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (¥82) | ¥271 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (¥2,664) | ¥1,299 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (¥151) | ¥205 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (¥109) | ¥227 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (¥175,831) | ¥218,917 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (¥66,754) | ¥128,457 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (¥39,674) | ¥27,749 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (¥63,629) | ¥187,909 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (¥41,616) | ¥76,748 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (¥9,893) | ¥19,268 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (¥1,518) | ¥4,419 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (¥17,806) | ¥43,152 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (¥9,859) | ¥17,240 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (¥1,027) | ¥1,196 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (¥775) | ¥3,024 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,406 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (¥5,554) | ¥3,885 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (¥12,397) | ¥8,497 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥10,842 | - | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (¥4,643,654) | ¥3,145,430 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (¥139) | ¥167 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (¥3,676) | ¥13,986 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (¥1,043) | ¥2,137 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (¥776) | ¥1,967 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (¥16,661) | ¥4,294 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (¥889) | ¥677 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (¥486) | ¥635 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (¥444) | ¥529 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (¥175) | ¥195 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (¥177) | ¥192 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (¥569) | ¥3,899 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Vietnam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (¥2,102) | ¥3,808 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (¥1,175) | ¥3,606 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (¥2,034) | ¥9,510 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (¥4,424) | ¥6,842 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (¥843) | ¥1,086 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (¥292) | ¥566 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (¥213) | ¥564 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (¥69,643) | ¥106,060 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (¥10) | ¥56 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (¥3,114) | ¥12,147 | - 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (¥188) | ¥602 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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