Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Mauritius
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 21% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Vietnam | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (₨103) | ₨269 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (₨191) | ₨350 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (₨88) | ₨172 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (₨71) | ₨35 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (₨78) | ₨99 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (₨59) | ₨87 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (₨247) | ₨160 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (₨149) | ₨95 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (₨65) | ₨56 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (₨42) | ₨70 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (₨385) | ₨472 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (₨58) | ₨76 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (₨57) | ₨10 | + 475% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Vietnam | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (₨57,239) | ₨50,890 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (₨29,336) | ₨23,651 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (₨14,020) | ₨2,840 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (₨23,595) | ₨27,201 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (₨14,081) | ₨13,679 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (₨11,775) | ₨2,000 | + 489% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (₨552) | ₨884 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (₨11,186) | ₨27,685 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (₨3,484) | ₨7,679 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (₨369) | ₨250 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (₨274) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Vietnam | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (₨2,022) | ₨2,280 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (₨1,722) | ₨3,120 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (₨4,324) | ₨4,041 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (₨4,456) | ₨3,000 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 26% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Vietnam | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (₨2,022,811) | ₨1,376,100 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (₨53) | ₨74 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (₨276) | ₨1,500 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 41% more expensive than in Mauritius | ||||
| Vietnam | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (₨369) | ₨125 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (₨274) | ₨400 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (₨5,888) | ₨800 | + 636% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (₨173) | ₨150 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (₨172) | ₨156 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (₨157) | ₨300 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (₨73) | ₨125 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (₨39) | ₨75 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (₨201) | ₨600 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 15% cheaper than in Mauritius | ||||
| Vietnam | Mauritius | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (₨743) | ₨1,000 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (₨355) | ₨544 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (₨1,224) | ₨1,400 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (₨298) | ₨300 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (₨97) | ₨125 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (₨48) | ₨175 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (₨24,610) | ₨25,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (₨2.76) | ₨1.00 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (₨1,271) | ₨1,300 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (₨59) | ₨242 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 8% cheaper than in Mauritius
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