Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 11% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 105,483 ₫ (Php245) | Php265 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83,805 ₫ (Php194) | Php192 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 60,838 ₫ (Php141) | Php130 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,218 ₫ (Php70) | Php93 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35,557 ₫ (Php82) | Php119 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 ₫ (Php35) | Php119 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 173,832 ₫ (Php403) | Php324 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 94,349 ₫ (Php219) | Php171 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 39,798 ₫ (Php92) | Php116 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14,723 ₫ (Php34) | Php69 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 479,608 ₫ (Php1,112) | Php575 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 27,234 ₫ (Php63) | Php100 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 19,581 ₫ (Php45) | Php73 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 12% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 31,661,000 ₫ (Php73,441) | Php45,179 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 12,020,000 ₫ (Php27,881) | Php29,952 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (Php16,571) | Php4,922 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,457,400 ₫ (Php26,576) | Php30,587 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,493,590 ₫ (Php17,382) | Php13,988 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,781,460 ₫ (Php4,132) | Php4,697 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 273,267 ₫ (Php634) | Php1,250 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,206,280 ₫ (Php7,437) | Php17,521 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (Php4,118) | Php4,929 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 185,000 ₫ (Php429) | Php355 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (Php324) | Php865 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 23% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Php2,577 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,000,000 ₫ (Php2,320) | Php1,552 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,232,240 ₫ (Php5,178) | Php4,435 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Php3,280 | - | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 18% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 836,158,000 ₫ (Php1,939,545) | Php1,253,990 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25,025 ₫ (Php58) | Php74 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 661,935 ₫ (Php1,535) | Php1,383 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is 9% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (Php436) | Php426 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (Php324) | Php1,372 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (Php6,959) | Php1,141 | + 510% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 160,000 ₫ (Php371) | Php205 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (Php203) | Php185 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (Php186) | Php180 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 31,443 ₫ (Php73) | Php108 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31,840 ₫ (Php74) | Php132 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (Php238) | Php284 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 7% cheaper than in Philippines | ||||
| Vietnam | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (Php878) | Php847 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 211,557 ₫ (Php491) | Php550 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 366,238 ₫ (Php850) | Php1,612 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 796,579 ₫ (Php1,848) | Php1,760 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (Php352) | Php307 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52,588 ₫ (Php122) | Php151 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38,426 ₫ (Php89) | Php88 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (Php29,088) | Php14,492 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,817 ₫ (Php4.22) | Php8 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 560,684 ₫ (Php1,301) | Php2,348 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 33,901 ₫ (Php79) | Php140 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,019 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 11% more expensive than in Philippines
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