Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 60% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Vietnam | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (€2.08) | €26 | - 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (€3.85) | €10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (€1.76) | €4.97 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (€1.43) | €0.92 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (€1.57) | €2.78 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (€1.18) | €4.00 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (€4.98) | €4.25 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (€3.00) | €1.00 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (€1.30) | €2.69 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (€0.85) | €1.22 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (€1.18) | €1.66 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (€1.16) | €0.84 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 36% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Vietnam | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (€1,153) | €1,544 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (€591) | €1,046 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€283) | €86 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (€475) | €1,323 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (€284) | €842 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (€237) | €72 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (€11) | €35 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (€225) | €392 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€70) | €95 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.52) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Vietnam | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (€41) | €80 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (€35) | €57 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (€87) | €86 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (€90) | €75 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 18% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Vietnam | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (€40,764) | €26,952 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (€1.07) | €1.34 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (€5.57) | €25 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 32% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Vietnam | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €3.00 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.52) | €20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€119) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (€3.48) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.46) | €3.75 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.16) | €4.54 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (€1.46) | €3.30 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (€0.79) | €1.40 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.05) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 68% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Vietnam | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (€7) | €17 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €28 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (€25) | €117 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€6) | €11 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (€1.95) | €2.20 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (€0.97) | €3.48 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€496) | €634 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.54 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (€26) | €54 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (€1.20) | €5.31 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 44% cheaper than in Malta
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