Cost of living in Vietnam compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vietnam is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 52,492 ₫ (€2.08) | €10 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97,265 ₫ (€3.85) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44,600 ₫ (€1.76) | €3.37 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36,112 ₫ (€1.43) | €0.91 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39,794 ₫ (€1.57) | €2.93 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29,934 ₫ (€1.18) | €2.05 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 125,960 ₫ (€4.98) | €5.29 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 75,879 ₫ (€3.00) | €1.90 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 32,956 ₫ (€1.30) | €1.57 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21,577 ₫ (€0.85) | €1.05 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 196,274 ₫ (€8) | €5.27 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 29,790 ₫ (€1.18) | €2.16 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 29,283 ₫ (€1.16) | €0.81 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Vietnam is 20% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 29,166,100 ₫ (€1,153) | €1,217 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,948,500 ₫ (€591) | €832 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,143,900 ₫ (€282) | €130 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,023,000 ₫ (€475) | €913 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,174,960 ₫ (€284) | €601 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,000,000 ₫ (€237) | €107 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 281,377 ₫ (€11) | €28 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,700,000 ₫ (€225) | €328 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,775,250 ₫ (€70) | €114 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188,000 ₫ (€7) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 139,618 ₫ (€5.52) | €8 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Vietnam is 10% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,030,560 ₫ (€41) | €86 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 877,640 ₫ (€35) | €32 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,203,270 ₫ (€87) | €75 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,270,790 ₫ (€90) | €87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Vietnam is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,030,730,000 ₫ (€40,753) | €28,745 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26,955 ₫ (€1.07) | €1.79 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140,837 ₫ (€5.57) | €37 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Vietnam is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 187,838 ₫ (€7) | €5.02 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 139,693 ₫ (€5.52) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000,000 ₫ (€119) | €64 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 88,000 ₫ (€3.48) | €3.84 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 87,500 ₫ (€3.46) | €3.90 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80,000 ₫ (€3.16) | €4.92 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 37,000 ₫ (€1.46) | €2.33 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,000 ₫ (€0.79) | €2.27 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 102,468 ₫ (€4.05) | €16 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Vietnam is 54% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Vietnam | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 378,508 ₫ (€15) | €30 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 180,820 ₫ (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €51 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 623,918 ₫ (€25) | €45 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 151,824 ₫ (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49,360 ₫ (€1.95) | €3.51 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24,450 ₫ (€0.97) | €1.92 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,540,300 ₫ (€496) | €564 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,408 ₫ (€0.06) | €0.40 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 647,776 ₫ (€26) | €35 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 30,281 ₫ (€1.20) | €5.16 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Vietnam is 30% cheaper than in Portugal
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