Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Vietnam | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (Shilling307) | Shilling624 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (Shilling568) | Shilling754 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (Shilling261) | Shilling379 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,193 ₫ (Shilling211) | Shilling119 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (Shilling232) | Shilling226 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,479 ₫ (Shilling178) | Shilling114 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (Shilling736) | Shilling706 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78,184 ₫ (Shilling457) | Shilling275 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (Shilling193) | Shilling109 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (Shilling126) | Shilling236 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (Shilling1,181) | Shilling1,461 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 33,808 ₫ (Shilling197) | Shilling192 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (Shilling171) | Shilling59 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 21% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Vietnam | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (Shilling170,381) | Shilling131,875 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (Shilling87,325) | Shilling56,145 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (Shilling41,733) | Shilling15,047 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (Shilling70,235) | Shilling54,933 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (Shilling41,914) | Shilling23,400 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (Shilling35,051) | Shilling8,455 | + 315% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (Shilling1,644) | Shilling5,873 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (Shilling33,298) | Shilling43,137 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (Shilling10,371) | Shilling23,937 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (Shilling1,098) | Shilling700 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (Shilling816) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 109% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Vietnam | Kenya | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (Shilling6,020) | Shilling2,095 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (Shilling5,127) | Shilling2,759 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (Shilling12,871) | Shilling5,660 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (Shilling13,265) | Shilling5,773 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Kenya | ||||
| Vietnam | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (Shilling6,021,272) | Shilling2,467,240 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (Shilling157) | Shilling161 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (Shilling823) | Shilling4,100 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 138% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Vietnam | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Shilling1,097) | Shilling178 | + 516% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Shilling816) | Shilling320 | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Shilling17,525) | Shilling4,026 | + 335% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (Shilling514) | Shilling333 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Shilling511) | Shilling308 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Shilling467) | Shilling439 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (Shilling216) | Shilling100 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (Shilling117) | Shilling122 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (Shilling599) | Shilling1,306 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
| Vietnam | Kenya | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Shilling2,211) | Shilling3,290 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (Shilling1,056) | Shilling1,586 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling1,600 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (Shilling3,645) | Shilling4,205 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Shilling887) | Shilling1,300 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (Shilling288) | Shilling295 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (Shilling143) | Shilling260 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Shilling73,257) | Shilling26,546 | + 176% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (Shilling8) | Shilling4.09 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (Shilling3,784) | Shilling5,256 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,082 ₫ (Shilling176) | Shilling306 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 385 prices entered by 77 different people.
Cost of living in Vietnam is 16% more expensive than in Kenya
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