Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 51% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Vietnam | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (2.23 B/.) | 18 B/. | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 99,365 ₫ (4.23 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,193 ₫ (1.88 B/.) | 3.95 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,414 ₫ (1.55 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40,896 ₫ (1.74 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30,220 ₫ (1.29 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (5.36 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 78,262 ₫ (3.33 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 33,925 ₫ (1.44 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (0.92 B/.) | 1.37 B/. | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 202,188 ₫ (9 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 37,663 ₫ (1.60 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (1.25 B/.) | 1.89 B/. | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 31% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Vietnam | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,017,800 ₫ (1,278 B/.) | 1,424 B/. | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (636 B/.) | 830 B/. | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (304 B/.) | 114 B/. | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (512 B/.) | 937 B/. | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (305 B/.) | 863 B/. | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (76 B/.) | 92 B/. | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (12 B/.) | 43 B/. | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (136 B/.) | 431 B/. | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (76 B/.) | 99 B/. | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (8 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (5.94 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 20% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Vietnam | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (44 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (37 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,198,030 ₫ (94 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,346,150 ₫ (100 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 22% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Vietnam | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (43,880 B/.) | 22,953 B/. | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,913 ₫ (1.15 B/.) | 1.46 B/. | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143,358 ₫ (6 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 27% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Vietnam | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (8 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (5.95 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (128 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (7 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (3.73 B/.) | 4.44 B/. | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (3.41 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (1.34 B/.) | 3.61 B/. | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (1.36 B/.) | 3.54 B/. | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (4.36 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 59% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Vietnam | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (16 B/.) | 28 B/. | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 184,353 ₫ (8 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (16 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (27 B/.) | 57 B/. | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (6 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (2.10 B/.) | 5.46 B/. | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (1.04 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (534 B/.) | 662 B/. | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (0.06 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (28 B/.) | 46 B/. | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,000 ₫ (1.28 B/.) | 5.70 B/. | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 34% cheaper than in Panama
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